Charles J. Ksir,
University of Wyoming--Laramie Carl L. Hart,
Columbia University Oakley S. Ray,
Vanderbilt University--School of Medicine
ISBN: 0073529613 Copyright year: 2008
Feature Summary
New co-author Carl Hart—an active researcher currently conducting laboratory research on marijuana, methamphetamine, and MDMA—brings to the book his research experience as well as his experience in teaching the drugs course.
Chapters have been reorganized for better content flow. The book now opens with historical information, moves to a discussion of the ways in which drugs affect the body, offers information about individual drugs, and closes with prevention and treatment.
A list of "Chapter Objectives" now opens each chapter, alerting students to key concepts they'll need to learn and providing a convenient outline for study or review.
Approaching drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives (behavioral, neuropharmacological, historical, social, legal, and clinical), the book appeals to a wide range of students.
"Targeting Prevention" boxes throughout offer in-depth discussion of issues related to treatment and prevention.
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2008 McGraw-Hill Higher Education