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OverviewThis study presents detailed historical, scientific, and social information on all drugs currently used illegally in the UK, North America, and other countries of the world. It goes on to discuss the reasons why people decide to use these drugs, the natural history of drug use, the nature of addiction, and the treatments which are available for those with drug-related problems. Finally, there is a critical evaluation of current UK policy on drugs with some proposals for limiting the damage caused to individuals and society, and for reducing problem drug use in the future. This book was written in the knowledge that the interest in drugs and their effects extends far beyond the ranks of those who actually use them. With these general readers in mind, the author has presented the facts in a balanced and accessible way, avoiding all jargon and assuming no prior knowledge. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip RobsonPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford Paperbacks Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.00cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780192624291ISBN 10: 0192624296 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 November 1994 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Secondary , Undergraduate Replaced By: 9780192629555 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; Why use drugs?; The consequences of drug use; Cannabis; The stimulants; Psychedelics; The inhalants; Ecstasy; Tranquillizers and sleeping pills; Heroin and the opiates; The nature of addiction; Helping problem drug users; Drug policy - a need for change?ReviewsChapters on specific drugs are packed with the requisite detail on physical and psychological effects, but it's his fascinating snippets of historical trivia that one most remembers. --The Journal Highly readable, often entertaining, educational account of exactly what we know about recreational drugs; who uses them, how each class of drug works and the biological basis of addiction....The book's historical accounts of abused drugs make fascinating reading whatever your view on legalization.... --Nature Chapters on specific drugs are packed with the requisite detail on physical and psychological effects, but it's his fascinating snippets of historical trivia that one most remembers. --The Journal<br> Highly readable, often entertaining, educational account of exactly what we know about recreational drugs; who uses them, how each class of drug works and the biological basis of addiction....The book's historical accounts of abused drugs make fascinating reading whatever your view on legalization.... --Nature<br> Chapters on specific drugs are packed with the requisite detail on physical and psychological effects, but it's his fascinating snippets of historical trivia that one most remembers.--The Journal Highly readable, often entertaining, educational account of exactly what we know about recreational drugs; who uses them, how each class of drug works and the biological basis of addiction....The book's historical accounts of abused drugs make fascinating reading whatever your view on legalization.... --Nature Author InformationPhilip Robson is Consultant Psychiatrist, Regional Consultant in Addictive Behaviour, and Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry, University of Oxford Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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