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Drugs and society / Dr. Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein.

Author/creator Hanson, Glen (Glen R.) author.
Other author/creatorVenturelli, Peter J., 1949- author.
Other author/creatorFleckenstein, Annette E., author.
Format Book and Print
Edition13e.
Publication Info Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2018]
Descriptiononline resource
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction to drugs and society -- Explaining drug use and abuse -- Drug use, regulation, and the law -- Homeostatic systems and drugs -- How and why drugs work -- CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics -- Alcohol : pharmacological effects -- Alcohol : behavioral effects -- Narcotics (opioids) -- Stimulants -- Tobacco -- Hallucinogens (psychedelics) -- Marijuana -- Inhalants -- Over-the-counter, prescription, and herbal drugs -- Drug use in subcultures of special populations -- Drug abuse prevention -- Treating drug dependence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Technical details Mode of Access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016043260
ISBN9781284110876 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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