
DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social, biological, and medical perspectives -- emphasizing the idea that a drug's effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and psychological characteristics of its user. This theme is highlighted throughout, and is prominent in discussions of the individual classes of drugs, as well as in the chapters on pharmacology and psychopharmacology.
This text investigates the complex interplay between pharmacological properties, individual biological characteristics, and social environments in the context of drug use and misuse. Stephen A. Maisto utilizes an interdisciplinary framework to synthesize data from psychology, history, biology, and medicine. The primary argument posits that the effects of any substance are contingent upon the specific interaction between the drug's chemical composition and the user's unique physiological and psychological state.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts and educators frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for undergraduate courses in psychology and public health. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which effectively balances complex pharmacological data with accessible sociological analysis.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
1991-01-02
Publisher:
Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN-10:
0030149738
ISBN-13:
9780030149733
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