Download or read book Drug Truths and the Dose Makes the Poison written by John L. LaMattina and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together, these books offer affordable and accessible introductions and insights to two of the most important areas of daily life -- drugs / medications and toxic risk. Drug Truths gives an insider's account of the pharmaceutical industry and answers the questions about the process and costs of pharmaceutical R & D in a compelling narrative focused on the discovery and development of important new medicines. The Dose Makes the Poison uses straightforward language and clear examples (like food additives, second-hand smoke, and lead-contaminated toys) to explain the basics and practice of toxicology.