Drugs: An Introduction - Couverture rigide

Abadinsky, Howard

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0534527507 ISBN 13 : 9780534527501

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2000

Synopsis

This work explores all aspects of the drug and alcohol abuse issue, including the history and impact of drugs within our society; pharmacological impacts of drugs on the body; policy implications of drugs; the criminal justice system response; the affects, treatment and prevention of abuse; theories of use; drug business; and drug law enforcement. Reports on the latest data on drug concerns provide further examination of alcohol and explore the abuse of additional substances such as inhalants, herbal stimulants, and designer drugs. The major drugs are arranged into depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Packed with the latest data, the powerful new Seventh Edition of Howard Abadinskys DRUG USE AND ABUSE: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION, International Edition delivers a thorough, interdisciplinary survey of all aspects of drug and alcohol abuse. The text draws from the many disciplines of history, law, pharmacology, political science, social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice -- resulting in the most comprehensive, authoritative resource available. Coverage includes the history of drugs, their impact on society, the pharmacological impact of drugs on the body, drug policy implications, the criminal justice system response, the drug business, law enforcement, theories of use, as well as the effects, treatment, and prevention of abuse.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0534527507
• ISBN 13: 9780534527501
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible