Drugs and society / Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein
Material type: TextPublication details: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2009Edition: 10th edDescription: xvii, 551 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780763756420
- 0763756423
- 362.29/ HAN
- RM301 .W58 2009
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol : pharmacological effects -- Alcohol : behavorial effects -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants --Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use within major subcultures -- Drug abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence
The Tenth Edition of Drugs and Society clearly illustrates the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of ordinary people and provides students with a realistic perspective of drug-related problems in our society. Written in an objective and user-friendly manner, this best-selling text continues to captivate students by incorporating personal drug use and abuse experiences and perspectives throughout. Statistics and chapter content have been revised to include the latest information on current topics
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