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Drugs and society / Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2009.Edition: 10th edDescription: xvii, 551 p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780763756420 (pbk.) :
  • 0763756423 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RM301 .W58 2009
Contents:
Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol : pharmacological effects -- Alcohol : behavorial effects -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants --Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use within major subcultures -- Drug abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence.
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection RM 301 .W58 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Copy Type:01 - Books Book Cart:19 - Entry Collection Available 5000018

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol : pharmacological effects -- Alcohol : behavorial effects -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants --Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use within major subcultures -- Drug abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence.

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