Drugs, society, and human behavior
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Drugs, society, and human behavior
WCB/McGraw-Hill, c1999
8th ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text provides information on drugs and their effects on society and human behaviour. Drugs and behaviour is examined from the behavioural, pharmacological, historical, social, legal and clinical perspectives. Drugs studied include over-the-counter drugs, opiates and marijuana.
Table of Contents
- Drug use - an overview
- drug use as a social problem
- addictions - theory and treatment
- drug regulations
- the nervous system
- the action of drugs
- stimulants
- depressants and inhalents
- psychotherapeutic drugs
- alcohol in the body
- alcohol and society
- tobacco
- caffeine
- over-the-counter drugs
- opiates
- hallucinogens
- marijuana and hashish
- steroids and other drugs in sport
- breaking the cycle. Appendices: drug names
- resources for information and assistance.
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