A comprehensive source of pharmacological and medical information drug abuse, this acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised and updated. Two new chapters have been added, one on cocaine, the other on nicotine and tobacco. Detailed, well-organized and authoritative, this text emphasizes important similarities and differences among patterns of drug use, and offers a clear and critical survey of a wide range of experimental and clinical studies. All major drugs of abuse are covered. The medical diagnosis and pharmacological management of drug abuse are considered, and the book concludes with a discussion of legal aspects.
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From reviews of previous editions: "Comprehensive in scope and detail....The detailed descriptions of how the drugs are abused, their physiological and psychological effects, and the withdrawal symptoms will be especially useful...A very useful reference."--American Pharmacy
"For students and practitioners in the health professions and for educators, this is an excellent book for general reference."--American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
"This publication would be informative to most anyone whose field is related to the usage of drugs. It would be of great interest to anyone who answers drug information calls, treats drug abusers, or leads public discussions on drug usage in our society."--Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy
"This work is an excellent reference text for both professionals and nonprofessionals in many disciplines. It will be especially useful for medical professionals and mental health counselors who desire an accurate but concise review of current issues and data in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse." --Journal of Studies on Alcohol
"Updated religiously and vigorously to include the newest material, information, and statistics. The overall quality of the book is excellent. This text compares favorably to other classics in the field of drug abuse education. It will serve as an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate drug and alcohol abuse education courses in pharmacy schools." --American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
"Gail Winger and James H. Woods. . . have. . . produced, once again, a comprehensive book that will be a useful resource to students and educators as well as to researchers and treatment professionals in substance abuse. . . . One of its strongest features is the authors' ability to present tersely and succinctly the fundamental facts and relevant arguments on an issue in a well-organized, concise manner. . . . The publishers deserve praise for producing an attractive and sturdy paperback edition that will withstand the kind of wear it will surely receive from most readers."--Contemporary Psychology
"Excellent text on psychopharmacology of the most commonly abused drugs. Perfect for my introductory course on Drug and Alcohol Abuse!"--Dr. Tim Janikowski, Southern Illinois University
"For students and practitioners in the health professions and for educators, this is an excellent book for general reference."--American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
"This publication would be informative to most anyone whose field is related to the usage of drugs. It would be of great interest to anyone who answers drug information calls, treats drug abusers, or leads public discussions on drug usage in our society."--Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy
"This work is an excellent reference text for both professionals and nonprofessionals in many disciplines. It will be especially useful for medical professionals and mental health counselors who desire an accurate but concise review of current issues and data in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse." --Journal of Studies on Alcohol
"Updated religiously and vigorously to include the newest material, information, and statistics. The overall quality of the book is excellent. This text compares favorably to other classics in the field of drug abuse education. It will serve as an excellent textbook for advanced undergraduate drug and alcohol abuse education courses in pharmacy schools." --American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
"Gail Winger and James H. Woods. . . have. . . produced, once again, a comprehensive book that will be a useful resource to students and educators as well as to researchers and treatment professionals in substance abuse. . . . One of its strongest features is the authors' ability to present tersely and succinctly the fundamental facts and relevant arguments on an issue in a well-organized, concise manner. . . . The publishers deserve praise for producing an attractive and sturdy paperback edition that will withstand the kind of wear it will surely receive from most readers."--Contemporary Psychology
"Excellent text on psychopharmacology of the most commonly abused drugs. Perfect for my introductory course on Drug and Alcohol Abuse!"--Dr. Tim Janikowski, Southern Illinois University
About the Author
Gail Winger, Associate Research Scientist, Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan. Frederick G. Hofmann, Professor of Pharmacology, Columbia University (Emeritus). James H. moods, Professor of Pharmacology and Psychology, University of Michigan.
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This is absolutely necessary for anyone who works in clinical or research settings regarding drugs of abuse. The biological explanations of drug action are written for entry level understanding of neuroscience; indeed, the entire text is very accessible and friendly. Some of the groupings of the drugs seem strange (e.g., including ketamine with the club drugs), but this is bound to happen-the drugs abused today are difficult to classify sometimes!
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physiologic dependence, used marihuana, blood nicotine levels, withdrawal signs, psychologic dependence, opioid abusers, marihuana use, nitrite inhalants, opioid user, opioid overdose, opioid drugs, inhalant abuse, amphetamine users Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Surgeon General's Report, Research Monograph, Harrison Narcotic Act, National Institute, Department of Health, National Commission, Addiction Research Foundation, World War, Native American, Report of the Special Committee, South America, Supreme Court, Canadian Medical Association, Van Loon, Acad Sci, Canad Med Assoc, China White, Management of Selected Clinical Problems, North America, Oxford University Press, Amer Med Assoc, Great Britain New!
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physiologic dependence, used marihuana, blood nicotine levels, withdrawal signs, psychologic dependence, opioid abusers, marihuana use, nitrite inhalants, opioid user, opioid overdose, opioid drugs, inhalant abuse, amphetamine users Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Surgeon General's Report, Research Monograph, Harrison Narcotic Act, National Institute, Department of Health, National Commission, Addiction Research Foundation, World War, Native American, Report of the Special Committee, South America, Supreme Court, Canadian Medical Association, Van Loon, Acad Sci, Canad Med Assoc, China White, Management of Selected Clinical Problems, North America, Oxford University Press, Amer Med Assoc, Great Britain New!
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