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Author:

Emmett, David.

Title:

Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals / David Emmett and Graeme Nice.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

J. Kingsley,

Copyright Date:

2006

Description:

335 p.

Subject:

Drug abuse--Study and teaching--Great Britain.
Drug abuse--Treatment--Great Britain.
Youth--Prevention.--Prevention.

Other Authors:

Nice, Graeme.
Emmett, David. Understanding drugs.

Notes:

Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996. Includes index.

Contents:

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.

ISBN:

1843103516 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781843103516 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2005025926

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

JLPF081 -- Ericson Public Library (Boone)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Des Moines)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

HWAX074 -- Hawkeye Community College Library (Waterloo)