A concise, easy to read guide for healthcare professionals who encounter drug abuse. Each chapter deals with a different drug or gourp of drugs and has been extensively revised to reflect new research on adverse effects, treatments and patterns of use. There are also additional sections on drug abuse and concurrent illness, interactions between medicines and illicit drugs, and drugs in pregnancy.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
'This book provides detailed information...it is a good source of information for GPs, pharmacists, nurses and social workers.'
Uzma Chaudhry, The Pharmaceutical Journal . 2006; 277: 21 -- Uzma Chaudhry * The Pharmaceutical Journal * 'The text is written in a clear and concise manner and the format allows one to easily locate desired information. This book is suitable as an educational tool and will likely be a valuable clinical resource for members of the healthcare community who work with drug users.'
Linda A. Felton, University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy, USA, Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 01-Dec-05 -- Linda A. Felton * Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy *
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-0-85369-582-0 (9780853695820)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Introduction; 2. Injection of Drugs; 3. Opioids; 4. Cannabis; 5. Cocaine; 6. Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy and Related Drugs; 7. LSD; 8. Gamma Hydroxybutyrate; 9. Phencyclidine; 10. Volatile Substance Abuse; 11. Performance Enhancing Drugs; 12. Prescription Drugs; 13. Over-the-Counter Products; 14. Caffeine; 15. Tobacco; 16. Alcohol; 17. Plants and Fungi; 18. Alkyl Nitrates; 19. Smart Drugs; 20. Internet; Appendix A Glossary of Street Terminology; Appendix B Legal Status of Drugs in the UK
