Drugs and behavior today -- Drug-taking behavior: the personal and social concerns -- How drugs work in the body and on the mind -- The major stimulants: cocaine and amphetamines -- Narcotics: opium, heroin, and synthetic opiates -- LSD and other hallucinogens -- Marijuana -- Performance-enhancing drugs and drug testing in sports -- Alcohol: social beverage/social drug -- Chronic alcohol abuse and alcoholism -- Nicotine and tobacco use -- Caffeine -- Glues, solvents, and other inhalants -- Prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements -- Sedative-hypnotics and antianxiety drugs -- Drugs for treating schizophrenia and mood disorders -- Intervention and treatment: strategies for change -- Prevention and education: schools, community, and family.
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