Prescription Drug Abuse: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

Prescription Drug Abuse: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

by David Newton (Author)

Synopsis

This outstanding resource guide for students and young adults provides an introduction to the history of prescription drug abuse that explains how this problem has arisen and examines the social, political, economic, and health issues associated with prescription drug abuse in modern society.


* Explains the dangers associated with the use of prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes

* Provides a detailed introduction for readers seeking to learn about the topic of prescription drug abuse and serves as an research tool for school projects

* Includes thought-provoking perspective essays from individuals involved in the discussion of how to address prescription drug abuse

* Supplies primary source documents in the form of excerpts from laws, administrative rulings, and court cases regarding prescription drug abuse as well as a glossary of key terms used in discussing the topic of prescription drug abuse

$85.79

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 394
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 07 Dec 2015

ISBN 10: 1440839786
ISBN 13: 9781440839788

Media Reviews
This tome serves quite well as a reference source; it will be a valuable addition to both academic and community libraries. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates and general readers. - Choice
Prescription Drug Abuse is a solid entry in the Contemporary World Issues series and will be of interest to students at the graduate and postgraduate level as well as for researchers in the areas of sociology, medicine, psychology, and cultural history. The vast resources may also be useful to those working in drug-abuse-related professions. Recommended. - ARBA
Prescription Drug Abuse: A Reference Handbook would be a valuable resource for libraries catering to high school or lower level undergraduate students. This volume would also be an asset to public libraries with a consumer health collection. - Reference Reviews
Author Bio

David E. Newton, EdD, has been a freelance writer of nonfiction books and ancillary materials for young adults for nearly 55 years.