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Drugs and society

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Hanson, Glen (Glen R.)
Other Authors:	Venturelli, Peter J. 1949-, Fleckenstein, Annette E.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Sudbury, Mass. Jones and Bartlett Publishers c2009
Edition:	10th ed.
Subjects:	Drugs Drugs > Toxicology Drug abuse Substance-Related Disorders
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Table of Contents:

Introduction to drugs and society
Explaining drug use and abuse
Drug use, regulation, and the law
Homeostatic systems and drugs
How and why drugs work
CNS depressants : sedative-hypnotics
Alcohol : pharmacological effects
Alcohol : behavorial effects
Narcotics (opioids)
Stimulants
Tobacco
Hallucinogens (psychedelics)
Marijuana
Inhalants
Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription, and herbal drugs
Drug use within major subcultures
Drug abuse prevention
Treating drug dependence