Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior

by Hart, Carl; Ksir, Charles; Ray, Oakley

• ISBN13: 9780073380902
• ISBN10: 0073380903
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780073380797, 9781259913860
• Edition: 14th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-09-28
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Summary

Drugs, Society and Human Behavior provides the latest information on drug use and its effects on society as well as on the individual. Trusted for more than 30 years by both instructors and students, this authoritative resource examines drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectivesbehavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, legal, and clinical. The text not only gives students the tools and information to make better personal decisions about psychoactive substances but also promotes a deeper understanding of the individual problems and social conflicts that arise when others misuse and abuse these substances. Accompanying the text are instructor and student resources on the Online Learning Center.

Table of Contents

Drug Use in Modern Society

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use as a Social Problem

Drug Products and Their Regulation

How Drugs Work

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Uppers and Downers

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Alcohol

Familiar Drugs

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over-the-Counter Drugs

Restricted Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Marijuana

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Prevention and Treatment

Preventing Substance Abuse

Treating Substance Abuse and Dependence

Drug Names

Resources for Information and Assistance

Glossary

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