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xvii, 438 pages : 26 cm This text examines the impact of drug-taking behavior on our society and our daily lives. The use and abuse of a wide range of licit and illicit drugs are discussed from historical, biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives Includes bibliographical references and index Part one: Drugs in society/drugs in our lives. Drugs and behaviour today -- Drug-taking behaviour: personal and social issues -- How drugs work in the body and on the mind -- Part two: Legally restricted drugs in our society. The major stimulants: cocaine and amphetamines -- Opioids: opium, heroin, and opioid pain medications -- LSD and other hallucinogens -- Marijuana -- Part three: Legal drugs in our society. Alcohol: social beverage/social drug -- Chronic alcohol abuse and alcoholism -- Nicotine and tobacco use -- Caffeine -- Part four: Enhancers and depressants. Performance-enhancing drugs and drug testing in sports -- Depressants and inhalants -- Part five: Medicinal drugs. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and natural health products -- Drugs for treating schizophrenia and mood disorders -- Part six: Prevention and treatment. Substance-abuse prevention -- Substan

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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Charles F. Levinthal; Trevor Hamilton
Publisher
Pearson; Brand: Pearson
Published
2016
Language
EN
ISBN
9780205959334
Category
psychology
Subjects
Social Science, Psychology, Social_sciences
Rating
4.5 / 5 (230 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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