Understanding street drugs a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals /
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; Philadelphia :
J. Kingsley,
2006.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view |
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Table of Contents:
- 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.