Drug Abuse: An Introduction

This book explores all aspects of the drug and alcohol abuse issue, including history, pharmacology, theories of use, treatment and prevention, drug business, drug law enforcement, and U.S. drug policy. Reports on the latest data on drug concern provide further examination of alcohol and explore the abuse of additional substances such as inhalants, herbal stimulants, and designer drugs. The major drugs are arranged into depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, and cannabis, and each is discussed thoroughly.