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Product Description A comprehensive source of pharmacological and medical information drug abuse, this acclaimed text has been thoroughly revised and updated. Two new chapters have been added, one on cocaine, the other on nicotine and tobacco. Detailed, well-organized and authoritative, this text emphasizes important similarities and differences among patterns of drug use, and offers a clear and critical survey of a wide range of experimental and clinical studies. All major drugs of abuse are covered. The medical diagnosis and pharmacological management of drug abuse are considered, and the book concludes with a discussion of legal aspects. Review From reviews of previous editions: "Comprehensive in scope and detail....The detailed descriptions of how the drugs are abused, their physiological and psychological effects, and the withdrawal symptoms will be especially useful...A very useful reference."--American Pharmacy"For students and practitioners in the health professions and for educators, this is an excellent book for general reference."--American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education"This publication would be informative to most anyone whose field is related to the usage of drugs. It would be of great interest to anyone who answers drug information calls, treats drug abusers, or leads public discussions on drug usage in our society."--Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy"This work is an excellent reference text for both professionals and nonprofessionals in many disciplines. It will be especially useful for medical professionals and mental health counselors who desire an accurate but concise review of current issues and data in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse." --Journal of Studies on Alcohol"Updated religiously and vigorously to include the newest material, information, and statistics. The overall quality of the book is excellent. This text compares favorably to other classics in the field of drug abuse education. It will serve as an excellent textbook fo