Criminology - General & Miscellaneous, Administration of Criminal Justice, Drugs & Controlled Substances - Social Aspects, Crime & Law Enforcement Policies

Drug Use and Abuse: A Comprehensive Introduction

Name: Drug Use and Abuse: A Comprehensive Introduction
Author: Howard Abadinsky
ISBN: 9781285070278

by Howard Abadinsky

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"This Fourth Edition of Drugs: An Introduction gives readers a broad and thorough understanding of drug abuse - exploring its biological, psychological, and social impact, as well as its history, the business of drugs, drug laws, and law enforcement's response. Author Howard Abadinsky has expanded this edition with the latest information available, new study tools, and an effective 14-chapter organization."--BOOK JACKET.

Synopsis

Packed with the latest data and research, the powerful new DRUG USE AND ABUSE: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION, 8e delivers a thorough, interdisciplinary survey of all aspects of drug and alcohol abuse. The text draws from the many disciplines of history, law, pharmacology, political science, social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice--resulting in the most comprehensive, authoritative single source available. It explores the history of drugs, their impact on society, the pharmacological impact of drugs on the body, drug policy implications, the criminal justice system response, the drug business, law enforcement, theories of use, as well as the effects, treatment, and prevention of abuse. New coverage includes nonmedical use of prescription drugs, synthetic substances, the use of stimulants to treat PTSD and ADD, medical marijuana, the connection between drug trafficking and terrorism, and an updated analysis of the United States drug policy.
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A textbook in which Abadinsky (Saint Xavier U., Chicago) offers students a broad introduction to drug abuse policy by examining drug history; biological, psychological, and sociological explanations; the various types of treatment and prevention program; the business of drugs; and drug laws and law enforcement. He does not mention dates for the earlier editions, but says the fourth is updated with new aspects, such as the emerging approach of harm reduction; he has also reorganized it into 14 chapters using a syllabus format. He includes a glossary without pronunciation guides. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)