Drug abuse sourcebook : basic consumer health information about illicit substances of abuse and the misuse of over-the counter medications ...

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Title:

Drug abuse sourcebook : basic consumer health information about illicit substances of abuse and the misuse of over-the counter medications ...

Author:

Ginther, Catherine.

ISBN:

9780780807402

Edition:

2nd ed. / edited by Catherine Ginther.

Publication Information:

Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2004.

Physical Description:

xiii, 607 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Health reference series

Contents:

An introduction to drug abuse -- The nature of drug addiction -- Drugs of abuse -- Treating drug abuse -- Health risks related to drug abuse -- Drug abuse prevention -- Additional help and information.

Abstract:

"Provides basic consumer health information about risks, treatments, prevention, and effects of misuse and abuse of prescription and other drugs and over-the-counter medications. Includes index, glossary of related terms and directory of resources."--Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Drug abuse -- Prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Drug abuse -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Drug addiction -- Treatment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Added Author:

Ginther, Catherine.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0420/2004016313.html
Book review (E-STREAMS) http://www.e-streams.com/es0809/es0809%5F4323.html

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Summary

Basic Consumer Health Information about Illicit Substances of Abuse and the Misuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications, Including Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Marijuana, Stimulants, and Anabolic Steroids Along with Facts about Related Health Risks, Treatment Programs, Prevention Programs, a Glossary of Abuse and Addiction Terms, a Glossary of Drug-Related Street Terms, and a Directory of Resources for More Information.