Drugs of abuse

• Autore: Wills Simon
• Pubblicazione: [Place of publication not identified], : Pharmaceutical Press, 2005
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (416 pages)
• Disciplina: 615/.78
• Soggetto topico: Drugs of abuse; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Diseases; Mental Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders; Street Drugs; Psychiatry and Psychology; Chemicals and Drugs; Health & Biological Sciences; Pharmacy, Therapeutics, & Pharmacology
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Prelims -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- About the author -- Chapter 1 - Introduction -- The global problem -- Concepts -- Withdrawing drugs in dependence -- Methods of administration -- Drug abuse environments -- Legalisation -- References -- Chapter 2 - Injection of drugs -- Infection -- Irritant effects -- Emboli, blood vessel occlusion and thrombosis -- Pharmacological effects -- 'Stigmata' -- References -- Chapter 3 - Opioids -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Opioid dependence -- Interactions with medicines -- Use and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 4 - Cannabis -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Dependence -- Interactions with medicines -- Abuse and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 5 - Cocaine -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Dependence -- Interactions with medicines -- Use and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 6 - Amfetamine, metamfetamine, ecstasy and related drugs -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Dependence -- Other amfetamine derivatives -- Interactions with medicines -- Use and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 7 - LSD -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Dependence -- Interactions with medicines -- Abuse and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 8 - Gamma hydroxybutyrate -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. ; Adverse effects -- Interactions with medicines -- Use and concurrent illness -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 9 - Phencyclidine -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- References -- Chapter 10 - Volatile substance abuse -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics -- Adverse effects -- Long-term use -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- Reducing the abuse problem -- References -- Chapter 11 - Performance-enhancing drugs -- Anabolic-androgenic steroids -- Androgenic-anabolic steroid precursors -- Analgesics -- Beta-blockers -- Clenbuterol -- Diltiazem -- Diuretics -- Erythropoietin -- Nutritional supplements -- References -- Chapter 12 - Prescription drugs -- Anaesthetics -- Antidepressants -- Antimuscarinic drugs -- Sedatives -- Other drugs -- References -- Chapter 13 - Over-the-counter products -- Extent of the problem -- Sympathomimetics -- Dextromethorphan -- Opioid-containing preparations -- Analgesics -- Antihistamines -- Laxatives -- Miscellaneous OTC preparations -- Illicit drug manufacture -- Controlling the problem -- References -- Chapter 14 - Caffeine -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Caffeine dependence and withdrawal -- Interaction with medicines -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 15 - Tobacco -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Interaction with medicines -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 16 - Alcohol -- History -- Effects sought -- Administration -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacology -- Adverse effects -- Alcohol withdrawal -- Maintaining abstinence -- Interactions with medicines -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References. ; Chapter 17 - Plants and fungi -- Ayahuasca -- Betel -- Caffeine-containing plants -- Ephedra -- Ginseng -- Kava -- Khat -- Morning glory -- Mushrooms -- Nutmeg -- Peyote cactus -- Potato family -- Salvia divinorum -- Yohimbe -- References -- Chapter 18 - Alkyl nitrites -- History -- Administration -- Effects sought -- Adverse effects -- Drug interactions -- Pregnancy and breastfeeding -- References -- Chapter 19 - Smart drugs -- Abuse liability -- Availability -- Development of smart drugs -- Claims made for smart drugs -- Modes of action -- Future use of smart drugs -- References -- Chapter 20 - Substance misuse and the Internet -- General websites -- Specific topics -- User-oriented sites -- References -- Appendix A - Glossary of street terminology -- Appendix B - Legal status of drugs in the UK -- 1. Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) -- 2. Misuse of Drugs Regulations (updated 2001) -- Drugs not covered -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: A concise, easy to read guide for healthcare professionals who encounter drug abuse. Each chapter deals with a different drug or gourp of drugs and has been extensively revised to reflect new research on adverse effects, treatments and patterns of use.
• Titolo autorizzato: Drugs of abuse
• ISBN: 0-85711-117-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910164945703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II