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Hanson, Glen

Drugs and society Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein. - 11th ed. - Sudbury, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning c2012. - xxi, 618 p. ill. 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol : pharmacological effects -- Alcohol : behavioral effects -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants -- Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use in subcultures of special populations -- Drug abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence.

ISBN: 9781449613693 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2011008302

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Drugs
Substance - Related Disorders
Drug abuse
Drugs--Toxicology.

LC Class. No.: RM301 / .W58 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 362.29 / H2511d 2012

National Library of Medicine Call No.: WM 270