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Drugs of Abuse, 2nd edition

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Drugs of Abuse, 2nd edition

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ISBN: 9780853695820
Publisher: Pharmaceutical Press
Date Published: Apr 2005
Format: Paperback

Drug abuse is a problem which affects all parts of today's society - it is not constrained to one social class, to 'hard drugs' alone, nor even to illicit substances. This book is a concise, easy-to-read guide for healthcare professionals who encounter drug abuse.

Each chapter covers a particular drug group. These include opioids, cannabis, cocaine, amfetamines, ecstasy, LSD, volatile substances, performance-enhancing drugs, OTC and prescription medicines, nicotine and alcohol.

Drugs of Abuse has been comprehensively revised since the first edition, and includes new chapters on gamma hydroxybutyrate and the internet as an information resource. Also covered are the prevalence of drug use, a detailed assessment of side effects, and interactions between illicit drugs and conventional medicines.

This book is an accessible source of detailed information that can be read from cover to cover, or used as a reference. It will appeal to healthcare professionals, as well as to those working with drug users in the community.

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Injection of Drugs
3. Opioids
4. Cannabis
5. Cocaine
6. Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy and Related Drugs
7. LSD
8. Gamma Hydroxybutyrate
9. Phencyclidine
10. Volatile Substance Abuse
11. Performance Enhancing Drugs
12. Prescription Drugs
13. Over-the-Counter Products
14. Caffeine
15. Tobacco
16. Alcohol
17. Plants and Fungi
18. Alkyl Nitrates
19. Smart Drugs
20. Internet
Appendix A Glossary of Street Terminology
Appendix B Legal Status of Drugs in the UK

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