Drugs, Society and Human Behavior
8th Edition
Published on 1. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-07-059307-7 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides information on drugs and their effects on society and human behaviour. Drugs and behaviour is examined from the behavioural, pharmacological, historical, social, legal and clinical perspectives. Drugs studied include over-the-counter drugs, opiates and marijuana.
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Edition
8th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 188 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-059307-7 (9780070593077)
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Previous edition
Oakley Ray | C. Kasir
Drugs, Society and Human Behavior
Book
01/1995
7th Edition
Mosby
€73.22
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Content
Drug use - an overview; drug use as a social problem; addictions - theory and treatment; drug regulations; the nervous system; the action of drugs; stimulants; depressants and inhalents; psychotherapeutic drugs; alcohol in the body; alcohol and society; tobacco; caffeine; over-the-counter drugs; opiates; hallucinogens; marijuana and hashish; steroids and other drugs in sport; breaking the cycle. Appendices: drug names; resources for information and assistance.