The prescribed epidemic : an overview of prescription drug abuse -- The science of addiction and drug abuse -- "Downers" : sedatives, sleep aids, and anxiolytics -- "Painkillers" : opioids and opiates -- "Uppers" and performance enhancers : stimulants and related drugs -- The business of medicine -- Harm reduction -- "Junkies" and "addicts": Criminals in a war on drugs or casualties in an Opiod epidemic? -- Case studies.
Summary:
"The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk. This book explores those risks as well as controversies surrounding this public health issue"-- Provided by publisher.
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