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OverviewThis comprehensive text on the pharmacological, medical, and legal aspects of drug abuse has been thoroughly updated for the Fourth Edition, and a new chapter on club drugs added. The chapter on medical effects was completely rewritten to focus on infections that develop in i.v. drug abusers, and information on the international regulation of drug use was added to the chapter on drug abuse and the law. The book is written at a level appropriate for upper level undergraduate students, graduate or medical students, and drug counselors. All major drugs of abuse are covered: tobacco, opiods, central stimulants (including cocaine, amphetamine, and caffeine), alcohol and other sedatives marijuana, club drugs (MDMA, GHB, and ketamine), hallucinogens, and volatile solvents. For each type the authors discuss history and culture, the characteristic 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gail Winger , James H Woods (both at the University of Michigan) , Frederick Hofmann, (Deceased) (formerly Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology, Columbia University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Edition: 4th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780195172782ISBN 10: 0195172787 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 10 June 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback 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 Contents1: Introduction 2: Tobacco and Nicotine 3: Opiods 4: Depressants of the Central Nervous System 5: Depressants of the Central Nervous System: Volatile Solvents and Aerosol Inhalation 6: Club Drugs: MDMA, GHB, Ketamine, and Agents Taken in Similar Patterns 7: Marijuana and Hashish 8: Central Nervous System Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Related Drugs, and Caffeine 9: Medical Issues Associated with Drug Abuse 10: Drug Abuse and the LawReviewsComprehensive 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<br> For students and practitioners in the health professions and for educators, this is an excellent book for general reference. --American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education<br> This publication would be 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<br> This work is an excellent reference text for both professionals and non-professionals in many disciplines. --Journal of Studies on Alcohol<br> 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 be 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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