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Autore |
Emmett David |
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Titolo |
Understanding street drugs [[electronic resource] ] : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals / / David Emmett and Graeme Nice |
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London ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley, 2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-56641-8 |
9786610566419 |
1-84642-449-6 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (337 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Drug abuse - Study and teaching - Great Britain |
Drug abuse - Treatment - Great Britain |
Youth - Drug use - Prevention |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Includes index. |
Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs situation in Britain -- Cannabis (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol -- Stimulants -- Hallucinogens -- Opiates -- Volatile substance abuse : 'sniffing' -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills (anxyiolytics and hypnotics) -- Anabolic steroids -- Over-the-counter medicines and prescription-only medicines -- 'Date rape' drugs -- Signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you need to look out for -- Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use -- Managing drug-related incidents -- Common reasons for drug and substance misuse, and details of available treatment -- The language of drug and substance abuse -- The legislation debate. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This fully updated edition provides a complete overview of the key facts and core issues surrounding substance misuse. All commonly-used street drugs are covered, with quick reference guides, helpful diagrams and clear information on each drug's effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. |
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