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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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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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