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Understanding Street Drugs by David Emmett & Graeme Nice
A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Overview of the facts and issues surrounding substance misuse. This reference provides body chart diagrams and information on each drug's effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. It includes sections on ketamine, 'date-rape' drugs, and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs.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 body chart 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 recognise drug misuse and confidently offer information and guidance. |
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| Author(s) : | Format : Paperback Book |
| ISBN-10 : 1843103516 | ISBN-13 : 9781843103516 |
| RRP : £17.99 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Product Details:
Country Publication : United Kingdom
Publication Date : 09/11/2005
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page Length : 336mm
Page Size : 245mm