The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs
By Richard Lawrence Miller
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: 2002-12-30
Sales Rank: 1477931
ISBN / ASIN: 0313318077
EAN: 9780313318078
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
Studio: Greenwood Press
Book Description:
This comprehensive reference guide describes more than 130 alphabetically arranged drugs of abuse, including both pharmaceutical and natural products. The book begins with a discussion of federal drug scheduling and drug categories. Individual entries for particular substances of abuse follow. Drug descriptions include: correct pronunciation, nicknames or street names, legal status, historical and present uses and misuses, abuse factors, interactions with other drugs, and findings of cancer risks and birth defects. Scientific information is presented in a clear, simple manner designed for students and general readers alike. In addition to the A-Z descriptions, Miller provides an explanation of general drug types, such as stimulants and hallucinogens, as well as the aspects of drug abuse, including tolerance and withdrawal. A list of print and electronic sources is also included for readers seeking further information.
Psychiatry, Pharmacology
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