An eye-opening investigation of the new and constantly-mutating drug culture - driven by social networking and rogue chemistry, and enabled by antiquated laws.
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An eye-opening investigation of the new and constantly-mutating drug culture - driven by social networking and rogue chemistry, and enabled by antiquated laws.
David Nutt explains in depth how the common drugs - from heroin and cocaine to alcohol and tobacco - affect us, and why we take them. Then, working from the facts, he recommends how society ought to address drugs and drug-taking, to minimise the harms at every level.
This study presents comparative, multi-disciplinary research (including public management, health, political science, sociology, economics, and law) that develops an explanatory framework for understanding how governments formulate and implement addiction policies in Europe. Thr…
"The past twenty-five years have witnessed a revolution in the science of addiction, yet we still rely upon sorely outdated methods of treatment. Expensive new programs for managing addiction are also flourishing, but since they are not based in science, they offer little benefi…
Substance Abuse: a comprehensive textbook
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This edition takes account of new laws and practices that have come in to place since the previous edition, published in 2007. Written in an accessible style and providing a balanced perspective, the book is ideal for non-specialists in training, such as student nurses and socia…
Now in its seventh edition, Living with Drugs continues to be a well-respected and indispensable reference tool. Michael Gossop has updated this new edition to take account of new laws and practices that have come in to place since the previous edition, published in 2007. Writte…
Explores the complex nature of addiction and the challenges involved in responding effectively through policy and practice.
"Heroin is a worldwide scourge and a seemingly intractable one. The Life of the Heroin User: Typical Beginnings, Trajectories and Outcomes is the first book to apply a biographical approach to the lifecycle of the heroin user from birth until death. Chapters address each stage o…