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Record Nr.

UNINA9910784177203321

Autore

Emmett David

Titolo

Understanding street drugs [[electronic resource] ] : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals / / David Emmett and Graeme Nice

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley, 2006

ISBN

1-280-56641-8

9786610566419

1-84642-449-6

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (337 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

EmmettDavid

NiceGraeme

Disciplina

362.290941

Soggetti

Drug abuse - Study and teaching - Great Britain

Drug abuse - Treatment - Great Britain

Youth - Drug use - Prevention

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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.