Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society

by Levinthal, Charles F.

• ISBN13: 9780205323661
• ISBN10: 0205323669
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Organized categorically and based on solid research, Levinthal introduces many of the controversies related to drug use and abuse with a focus on health and prevention. With a strong emphasis on prevention and education and interesting pedagogical features, this book covers the effects of abuse from a biological, psychological, sociological, and health perspective. Solid research supports the frank and informative manner in which the material is presented to students. The book addresses drug-related topics in every aspect of life with information on inhalants, over-the-counter drugs, nicotine, caffeine, and more, providing students with the tools to make intelligent decisions and interpret the many ways in which drugs affect their world.

Table of Contents

PART 1: Drugs in Society/Drugs in Our Lives	1	(76)
Drugs and Behavior Today	1	(25)
Drug-Taking Behavior: The Personal and Social Concerns	26	(26)
How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind	52	(25)
Point/Counterpoint: Should We Legalize Drugs?	75	(2)
PART 2: Legally Restricted Drugs in Our Society	77	(108)
The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines	77	(23)
The Major Narcotics: Opium, Morphine, and Heroin	100	(24)
LSD and Other Hallucinogens	124	(23)
Marijuana	147	(20)
Anabolic Steroids and Drug Abuse in Sports	167	(18)
Point/Counterpoint: Should Marijuana Be Available for Medicinal Purposes?	184	(1)
PART 3: Legal Drugs in Our Society	185	(103)
Alcohol: Social Beverage/Social Drug	185	(22)
Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism	207	(26)
Nicotine and Tobacco	233	(25)
Caffeine	258	(17)
Glues, Solvents, and Other Inhalants	275	(13)
Point/Counterpoint: Should Alcoholism Be Viewed as a Disease?	287	(1)
PART 4: Medicinal Drugs	288	(57)
Prescription Drugs, Over-the-Counter Drugs, and Dietary Supplements	288	(21)
Sedative-Hypnotics and Antianxiety Drugs	309	(18)
Drugs for Treating Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders	327	(18)
Point/Counterpoint: How Do We Get Orphan Drugs Adopted?	344	(1)
PART 5: Treatment, Prevention, and Education	345
Prevention and Treatment: Strategies for Change	345
Prevention and Education: Schools, Community, and Family	366
Point/Counterpoint: Do We DARE or Don't We?	388