Drugs and society / Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein.

By:

Hanson, Glen (Glen R.)

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston. : Jones and Bartlett, c2004.Edition: 8th edDescription: xiv, 562p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26cmISBN:

0763707589 (alk. paper)

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DDC classification:

362.29 HAN 22nd ed.

LOC classification:

RM301 .W58 2004

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Table of contents

Contents:

Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants: sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol: pharmacological effects -- Alcohol: a behavioral perspective -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants -- Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use within major subcultures -- Drug use/abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	CUoM Library General Stacks	Social Problems	362.29 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00000363
Books	CUoM Library General Stacks	Social Problems	362.29 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00008973
Books	CUoM Library General Stacks	Social Problems	362.29 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00008974
Books	CUoM Library General Stacks	Social Problems	362.29 HAN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00008975

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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