Drug Use and Abuse

DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social, biological, and medical perspectives — emphasizing the idea that a drug's effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and psychological characteristics of its user. This theme is highlighted throughout, and is prominent in discussions of the individual classes of drugs, as well as in the chapters on pharmacology and psychopharmacology.

DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social, biological, and medical perspectives — emphasizing the idea that a drug's effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and psychological characteristics of its user. This theme is highlighted throughout, and is prominent in discussions of the individual classes of drugs, as well as in the chapters on pharmacology and psychopharmacology.

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An introductory text on medical and non-medical drug use and its consequences. A distinction between pharmacology and psychopharmacology is carried through presentation of individual classes of drugs and discussion of treatment and prevention. Material is scholarly yet accessible to students with little background in the biological, behavioral, and social sciences. Learning features include pretests, margin definitions and quotes, and boxes on drugs, culture, and contemporary issues. Changes to the third edition reflect changes in the field since 1995. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Stephen A. Maisto received a Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and completed a post-doctoral respecialization in clinical psychology from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. He is a professor of psychology at Syracuse University. He has been engaged in research, teaching, clinical practice, and clinical training in the assessment and treatment of the substance use disorders for over 20 years. Dr. Maisto has published over 150 articles, 25 book chapters, and several books on substance use and the substance use disorders. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, Research Society on Alcoholism, and the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy.

Mark Galizio received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology in 1976 from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, where he served as a research assistant at the Midwest Institute on Drug Abuse. He is professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he has taught and conducted research for over 25 years. He has published extensively in the areas of behavioral pharmacology and behavior analysis and has served as associate editor of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. His research has been supported by grants from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, and the National Science Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division of Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse and Division of Behavior Analysis) and is past president of the Division of Behavior Analysis.

Gerard J. Connors, Ph.D., is director of the Research Institute on Addictions at the University of Buffalo. He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University in 1980. Dr. Connors' research interests include substance use and abuse, relapse prevention, self-help group involvement, early interventions with heavy drinkers, and treatment evaluation. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions of Clinical Psychology and Addictions). Dr. Connors has authored or coauthored numerous scientific articles, books, and book chapters. His current research activities are funded by grants from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.