Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals /
Emmett, David
Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals / David Emmett and Graeme Nice - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia : J. Kingsley, 2006 - 335 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996
A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs. Situation in Britain -- Cannabis Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol -- Stimulants -- Hallucinogens -- Opiates -- Volatile substance abuse :'sniffing' -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills : anxyiolytics and hypnotics -- Anabolic steroids -- Over the counter medicines --'Date rape drugs' : Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine -- The signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you will need to look out for -- Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use -- Managing drug related incidents -- Common reasons for drug and substance misuse and details of available treatment -- The language of drug and substance abuse -- The legislation debate
1843103516 (pbk. : alk. paper) RM119.81
Drug abuse--Study and teaching--Great Britain
Drug abuse--Treatment--Great Britain
Youth--Drug use--Prevention
Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals / David Emmett and Graeme Nice - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia : J. Kingsley, 2006 - 335 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996
A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs. Situation in Britain -- Cannabis Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol -- Stimulants -- Hallucinogens -- Opiates -- Volatile substance abuse :'sniffing' -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills : anxyiolytics and hypnotics -- Anabolic steroids -- Over the counter medicines --'Date rape drugs' : Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine -- The signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you will need to look out for -- Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use -- Managing drug related incidents -- Common reasons for drug and substance misuse and details of available treatment -- The language of drug and substance abuse -- The legislation debate
1843103516 (pbk. : alk. paper) RM119.81
Drug abuse--Study and teaching--Great Britain
Drug abuse--Treatment--Great Britain
Youth--Drug use--Prevention