Gale Encyclopedia of Drugs and Controlled Substances

ISBN: 9780787662646

出版社: Gale Group

出版年: 2002-11

页数: 1000

定价: $ 264.14

装帧: HRD

内容简介

This single-volume resource provides detailed information on the physiological and psychological effects of addictive drugs and substances, from illegal drugs to commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Arranged alphabetically by drug name, each entry follows a standard format, covering the name of the drug, including official, street, variant and historical names; an overview of the substance; statistical analysis of the growth and decline of the use of the drug; mental, physiological and long-term effects of use; treatment and rehabilitation options; and much more.