Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals - Emmett, David; Nice, Graeme; Emmett, David (Philadelphia : J. Kingsley, 2006)
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
Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996
Keywords: Drug abuse -- Study and teaching -- Great Britain; Drug abuse -- Treatment -- Great Britain; Youth -- Drug use -- Prevention