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Thomas Nordegren (Author)

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January 1, 2002
With more than 30.000 entries The A-Z Enczclopedia on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is the most complete and comprehensive reference book in the field of Substance Abuse. A useful handbook and working tool for drug abuse professionals. The Encyclopedia is produced in close co-operation with the ICAA, International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, since its inception in 1907 the world's leading professional non-governmental organisation working with drug-abuse related issues.

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I find the drug-slang explanations unique. -- Hermann Jacobi, linguistic researcher

I use it daily, it is impossible even for me to keep track all the new ecstasy-like dance drugs. -- Clara Hill, Counselor

It is the most stolen book in our clinic. -- Thomas Stahl, MD

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With more than 30.000 entries The A-Z Enczclopedia on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is the most complete and comprehensive reference book in the field of Substance Abuse. A useful handbook and working tool for drug abuse professionals. The Encyclopedia is produced in close co-operation with the ICAA, International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, since its inception in 1907 the world's leading professional non-governmental organisation working with drug-abuse related issues.

It has never been more important to have a comprehensive, accurate, and authoritative guide to substance abuse. The Encyclopedia of Alcohol and Drug Abuse is an indispensable quick reference guide. It offers sane, balanced, impartial information on almost every aspect of alcohol and drug abuse. With over 30.000 entries it covers more terms than any previous reference book.


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