Understanding Street Drugs: A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers And Other Professionals (repost)
David Emmett, "Understanding Street Drugs: A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers And Other Professionals"
2006 | 2 edition | ISBN-10: 1843103516 | 335 pages | PDF | 3,4 MB
2006 | 2 edition | ISBN-10: 1843103516 | 335 pages | PDF | 3,4 MB
This fully updated edition of the essential reference Understanding Drugs provides a complete overview of the key facts and core issues surrounding substance misuse. All commonly-used street drugs are covered, with quick reference guides, helpful diagrams and clear information on each drug's effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. This edition includes new sections on ketamine, 'date-rape' drugs, and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs, and recent findings on the long-term effects of cannabis and its potential medicinal use, and discussion of the legalisation debate. This comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for teachers, social workers, youth workers, residential home managers, policy makers and parents, enabling readers to recognise drug misuse and confidently offer information and guidance.