Guide to Psychoactive Drugs
Published on 11. January 2013
192 pages
978-1-135-81919-4 (ISBN)
Description
Invaluable clinical and treatment information on the most powerful mind-altering drugs in use today. Compiled by two leading professionals from the renowned Haight Ashbury Clinic, the information is based on national and international studies undertaken at the clinic, as well as from 600,000 patient visits, a thorough review of practice and background as reported in the literature, and from their own private practices. An up-to-date reference source, this important guide includes information on the trademark, generic, and popular names of drugs; the use and abuse of drugs; and their acute and chronic effects. An innovative index and cross reference system provide quick, easy access for the physician who must act quickly in an emergency.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
1,16 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-81919-4 (9781135819194)
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Richard B. Seymour | David E. Smith
Guide to Psychoactive Drugs
Book
08/1987
1st Edition
Routledge
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Richard B. Seymour | David E. Smith
Guide to Psychoactive Drugs
Book
06/1987
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Richard B Seymour, David E. Smith
Content
Contents
Introduction
Section I: The Nature of Psychoactive Drugs
Narcotics/Analgesics
Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Psychedelics/Psychotomimetics/Hallucinogenics
Narcotic Antagonists
Psychoactive Drug Combinations
Look-alike Drugs and Drugs of Deception
Section II: Aspects of Abuse and Treatment
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Why?
Drug Scams: The Patient Hustler
Continuity of Care: Program Function and Appropriateness
Experimental Treatment
Diseases Related to Substance Abuse
Drugs and Pregnancy
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
Section I: The Nature of Psychoactive Drugs
Narcotics/Analgesics
Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Psychedelics/Psychotomimetics/Hallucinogenics
Narcotic Antagonists
Psychoactive Drug Combinations
Look-alike Drugs and Drugs of Deception
Section II: Aspects of Abuse and Treatment
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Why?
Drug Scams: The Patient Hustler
Continuity of Care: Program Function and Appropriateness
Experimental Treatment
Diseases Related to Substance Abuse
Drugs and Pregnancy
Bibliography
Index
