Drugs : An Introduction

Drugs : An Introduction

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Book Description
Abadinsky explores all aspects of the drug and alcohol abuse issue, including the impact of drugs on our society; history; pharmacological impact of drugs on the body; policy implications of drugs; the criminal justice system response; the effects, treatment and prevention of abuse; theories of use; drug business; and drug law enforcement. Reports on the latest data on drug concerns provide further examination of alcohol and explore the abuse of additional substances such as "club drugs," inhalants, herbal stimulants, and designer drugs. The major drugs are arranged into depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis.

About the Author
Howard Abadinsky was an inspector for the Cook County Sheriff's Office for eight years and a New York State parole officer and then a senior parole officer for 15 years. The author holds a B.A. from Queens College of the City University of New York, an M.S.W. from Fordham University, and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is the author of several books, including PROBATION AND PAROLE, DRUGS and LAW AND JUSTICE.

Drugs: An Introduction,Howard Abadinsky,Wadsworth Publishing,0534615155,Drug abuse,General,Popular Culture - Counter Culture,Prevention,Social Science,Sociology,Sociology - General,Substance Abuse & Addictions - General,United States,Law / Criminal Procedure

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