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This book is written as a guide to the identification and investigation of illicit drugs. This book differs from other books written on the subject in two basic ways. First, the majority of books written on illicit drugs are currently from a sociological viewpoint. This book is written from a criminal justice standpoint, in that, not only does the book discuss the identification and effects of illicit drugs, but also discusses the investigation techniques used by law enforcement to apprehend drug users and traffickers. Second, most of the drug books today are out dated and do not discuss current trends in drug use. This book discusses the use, production, and identification of several new drugs in the American drug scene such as GHB, MDMA, PMA, methamphetamine, Nexus and "wet" or "illy."
This book is written as a guide to the identification and investigation of illicit drugs. This book differs from other books written on the subject in two basic ways. First, the majority of books written on illicit drugs are currently from a sociological viewpoint. This book is written from a criminal justice standpoint, in that, not only does the book discuss the identification and effects of illicit drugs, but also discusses the investigation techniques used by law enforcement to apprehend drug users and traffickers. Second, most of the drug books today are out dated and do not discuss current trends in drug use. This book discusses the use, production, and identification of several new drugs in the American drug scene such as GHB, MDMA, PMA, methamphetamine, Nexus and "wet" or "illy."
The book is written as an introductory text for students who are interested in the latest information on a full range of drugs including cannabis, stimulants, narcotics, depressants, and hallucinogens. The book covers the physical forms of drugs, methods of use, paraphernalia and packaging, and slang terminology. The book also covers the physiological and psychological effects of drugs and the recognition of the physical indicators and behavior patterns of a person under the influence of drugs. The book has many tables that can be used for quick reference.
About the Author
Dr. Brent Paterline is an associate professor of criminal justice at North Georgia College and State University. Dr. Paterline holds a Ph.D. in sociology from Georgia State University, a master’s of sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a B.A. in Business Administration from Randolph-Macon College. Dr. Paterline is a certified instructor for Georgia’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and is a certified hypnotist. He also provides consulting to law enforcement agencies.
Dr. Paterline has written several articles in the area criminal justice and has been published in the Journal of Criminal Justice. For the last several years, his research interest has been in the area of illicit drugs. He has taught numerous courses concerning drug law enforcement and has presented several papers at criminal justice conferences across the country. Some of his most recent papers include: Police Undercover Operations at Raves, The Knock and Talk: Use of the Consent Search by Rural Drug-Law Enforcement, Current Trends in Drug Use and Drug Trafficking, and Is the Property Guilty? An Examination of Civil Forfeiture.
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