Drugs in modern society

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Drugs in modern society

Charles R. Carroll

Brown & Benchmark, c1996

4th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Taking a pharmacological approach, this text examines each of the drug groupings, including over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs. This edition includes updated coverage of such topics as: red wine heart disease link; designer drugs; new forms of heroin; the causes and treatment of drug addiction; inhalents; anti-smoking laws; and the medical uses of marijuana. There is increased coverage of multicultural issues and sociocultural influences on drug taking, and codependence and family effects of drug use is also addressed. "At Issue Boxes" present both sides of controversial issues promoting critical thinking and class discussion.

Table of Contents

  • Drinks, drugs and medications
  • the allure of drugs
  • pharmacology
  • the depressants
  • alcohol - drinking, alcohol abuse and alcoholism
  • narcotics - oproid analgesics
  • sedative-hypnotics - the other depressants
  • the stimulants
  • tobacco - persistent threat to health
  • cocain and other "chemical uppers"
  • the mind-expanding euphoriants
  • psychedelics and phencyclidine
  • marijuana - unique and controversial
  • medicines
  • over-the-counter drugs
  • prescription drugs.

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