Drugs and society
By: Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein.
Contributors: Venturelli, Peter J., 1949-; Fleckenstein, Annette E.
Edition: 8th ed.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Sudbury, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 562
Subjects: Drugs.; Drugs -- Toxicology.; Drug abuse.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to drugs and society; title: Explaining drug use and abuse; title: Drug use, regulation, and the law; title: Homeostatic systems and drugs; title: How and why drugs work; title: CNS depressants: sedative-hypnotics; title: Alcohol: pharmacological effects; title: Alcohol: a behavioral perspective; title: Narcotics (opioids); title: Stimulants; title: Tobacco; title: Hallucinogens (psychedelics); title: Marijuana; title: Inhalants; title: Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs; title: Drug use within major subcultures; title: Drug use/abuse prevention; title: Treating drug dependence.