A Handbook on Drug and Alcohol Abuse: The Biomedical Aspects

A Handbook on Drug and Alcohol Abuse: The Biomedical Aspects

by Gail Winger (Author), JamesHWoods (Author), Frederick Hofmann ( Deceased ) (Author)

Synopsis

This comprehensive text on the pharmacological, medical and legal aspects of drug abuse has been thoroughly updated, and a new chapter on club drugs added. The chapter on medical effects has been completely rewritten to focus on infections that develop in IV drug abusers, and the chapter on drug abuse and the law now extends to the international regulation of drug use. All major drugs of abuse are covered. For each type the authors discuss history and culture, patterns of use, subjective and physiological effects, mechanisms of pharmacological action, and toxic effects. Epidemiological aspects are discussed as well as pharmacological treatment possibilities where applicable.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Edition: 4
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 01 Jul 2004

ISBN 10: 0195172795
ISBN 13: 9780195172799

Media Reviews

It is useful as a concise reference, and would be the book to pull off of the library shelf should you need a diagram of the chemical structure of heroin for a teaching session. --Primary Care Psychology


From reviews of previous editions:


Comprehensive in scope and detail...The detailed descriptions of how the drugs are abused, their physiological and psychological effects, and the withdrawal symptoms will be especially useful...A very useful reference. --American Pharmacy


For students and practitioners in the health professions and for educators, this is an excellent book for general reference. --American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education


This publication would in informative to most anyone whose field is related to the usage of drugs. It would be of great interest to anyone who answers drug information calls, treats drug abusers, or leads public discussions on drug usage in our society. --Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy


This work is an excellent reference text for both professionals and non-professionals in many disciplines. --Journal of Studies on Alcohol