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

• Autore: Emmett David
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley, 2006
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (337 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.290941
• Soggetto topico: Drug abuse - Study and teaching - Great Britain; Drug abuse - Treatment - Great Britain; Youth - Drug use - Prevention
• Altri autori: EmmettDavid NiceGraeme
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Understanding street drugs
• ISBN: 1-280-56641-8; 9786610566419; 1-84642-449-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910815086703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II