Cocaine

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Cocaine

Roger D. Weiss, Steven M. Mirin, Roxanne L. Bartel

American Psychiatric Press, c1994

2nd ed.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-193) and index

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Description

This second edition highlights the research effort that has been mounted to discover the most effective way of helping cocaine-dependent patients. It covers an identification of cocaine, different modes of use, its effects on the brain and other organs, and its psychological and social consequences for users and those around them. This book also covers cocaine addiction, how it happens, who is at risk, how to treat it and how to find help. It contains a list of commonly-asked questions about the drug and a self-test to determine if you are dependent.

Table of Contents

  • The current cocaine epidemic
  • how cocaine is used
  • the effects of cocaine on the body
  • cocaine and the brain
  • cocaine dependence
  • cocaine and the family
  • cocaine in the workplace
  • treatment of cocaine abuse
  • questions frequently asked about cocaine. Appendix: Self-test for cocaine dependence.

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