Synopses & Reviews
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.
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Courses such as psychology or those with a research angle is addictive drugs will find this title useful.Library Media Connection
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This book is recommended to all type of libraries as an excellent, specialized reference, and it useful high school and undergraduate students writing term papers on additive drugs.E-Streams Pharmacology
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This book is a valuable and usable resource for anyone who reads. Professionals, not trained in medications or drugs, who encounter situations where knowing about a drug or class of drugs can be important, will find this book very helpful. This book is recommended for anyone who has a need to know about drugs and their effects. It is more useful than many other books on drugs and shows the effort of the author to provide solid and reliable information about the drugs. It does that very well.Issues in Child Abuse Accusations
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A remarkably clear and informative work intended for a wide audience....The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs is recommended for high-school, academic, and large public libraries.Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
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An effective starting point for student research. Concise, clear articles give readers a handle on specific topics while pointing them to futher sources for more in-depth information.School Library Journal
Synopsis
This comprehensive reference guide describes more than 130 alphabetically arranged drugs of abuse, including both pharmaceutical and natural products.
About the Author
ICHARD LAWRENCE MILLER is an independent scholar. He has written many books including, The Case for Legalizing Drugs (1991) and Drug Warriors and Their Prey: From Police Power to Police State (1996).
Table of Contents
Introduction
Drug Types
Alphabetical Listings of Drugs
Sources for More Information
Index