Oakley S. Ray,
Vanderbilt University Charles J. Ksir,
University of Wyoming
ISBN: 0072557435 Copyright year: 2004
Feature Summary
Web Watch boxes throughout the text suggest activities to complete on the
web.
Early coverage of prevention in chapter 4 and Targeting Prevention boxes
throughout offer perspective and provoke thought regarding drug-related behaviors
we, as a society, want to reduce or prevent.
Chapter opening Online Learning Center boxes preview the resources available
online including
interactive quizzing, behavior change objectives, web links, PowerWeb and
more for students. The Instructor side features protected downloadable ancillaries
for instructors.
Drugs in Depth boxes examine specific drug-related issues and are perfect
starting points for classroom discussion.
Approaches drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives--behavioral,
pharmacological, historical, social, legal and clinical--allowing the book
to appeal to a wide range of students and apply the content to their own special
needs.
Taking Sides boxes encourage critical thinking by providing two points of
view on controversial subjects.
Includes Exploring Your Spirituality boxes in each chapter to help students
examine this dimension of wellness.
Drugs in the Media boxes take a critical and informative look at media sources
of drug information.
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