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  No matter where you are, drug use and abuse is in the headlines....  Today's tech savvy, media-oriented college students are well aware of the many issues relating to drug use and abuse. Drugs, A Healthy Understanding presents to the reader a healthier understanding of drug use and abuse and to give him/her a definite knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse. To achieve this goal and encourage student education, Drugs, A Healthy Understanding includes a compilation of data and information in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly manner. Available in visually appealing eBook< and print formats Drugs, A Healthy Understanding: Features student-centered pedagogical features such as chapter objectives, sidebar fact vignettes, key terms, and references in each chapter to enhance comprehension and learning. Includes a comprehensive section dedicated to drug abuse prevention and treatment. Addresses how factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, stress and parental involvement can greatly influence the course of drug abuse and addiction in a person's life. No matter where you are, drug use and abuse is in the headlines…. Today's tech savvy, media-oriented college students are well aware of the many issues relating to drug use and abuse.  Drugs, A Healthy Understanding presents to the reader a healthier understanding of drug use and abuse and to give him/her a definite knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse. To achieve this goal and encourage student education, Drugs, A Healthy Understanding includes a compilation of data and information in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly manner. Available in visually appealing eBook and print formats Drugs, A Healthy Understanding:     Features student-centered pedagogical features such as chapter objectives, sidebar fact vignettes, key terms, and references in each chapter to enhance comprehension and learning. Includes a comprehensive section dedicated to drug abuse prevention and treatment. Addresses how factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, stress and parental involvement can greatly influence the course of drug abuse and addiction in a person's life.

Table of Contents:
Section One Chapter 1 - Drugs: An Introduction Why Do People Take Drugs? What Is Drug Addiction? Drug Abuse Is Costly Drug Abuse Is A Major Public Health Problem Faces of Addiction Trends In Drug Abuse References Chapter 2 - Drugs and Your Body A Drug Defined How Drugs Are Introduced Into The Body Duration Of Action The Central Nervous System The Blood Brain Barrier Drug Dependence How Do Drugs Leave The Body? References Chapter 3 - Drugs and Regulations The History of Drug Laws Testing For Drugs References Section Two Chapter 4 - Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine In The Diet Types of Caffeinated Drinks Legend of The Dancing Goats Caffeine Overdose Poison Control References Chapter 5 - Alcohol: How It Affects the Human Body America's Alcohol Problem The Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain Alcohol Poisoning What Is Alcoholism Additional Information References Chapter 6 - Alcohol and Our Behavior A Drinking Culture What Is Underage Drinking? Drinking And Driving Binge Drinking Defined BAC And Impairment Factors That Influence Use Desire To Stop Drinking? Alcohol Treatment Programs Additional Information References Section Three Chapter 7 - Tobacco: The Use and Regulation Tobacco Addiction "Light" Cigarettes And Cancer Risk Alternative Cigarettes Handing Withdrawal Symptoms And Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking How Can I Get Help To Quit Smoking? Other Information Sources References Chapter 8 - Health Consequences of Tobacco Use Tobacco Use What Is Nicotine? Pharmacology Of Nicotine What Are Other Adverse Health Effects? Environmental Tobacco Smoke Gender Differences In Tobacco Smoking Smoking And Pregnancy How Is Tobacco Addiction Treated? Additional Information References Chapter 9 - Stimulants What Are Stimulants? Types Of Stimulants What Treatments Are Available For Stimulant Abusers? What Should One Do If Someone He Or She Knows Is Using Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Or Another Stimulant? References  Section Four Chapter 10 - Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants Types Of CNS Depressants References Chapter 11-Marijuana What Is Marijuana? How Is Marijuana Abused? What Are The Effects Of Marijuana? What Is "Spice"? How Widespread Is Marijuana Abuse? References Chapter 12- Narcotics (Opioids) Narcotics (Opioids) Morphine Heroin Treatment For Opioid Addiction Codeine References Section Five Chapter 13 - Hallucinogens (Psychedelics) What Are Hallucinogens? LSD PCP Ketamine DXM Psilocybin Peyote MDMA Polydrug References Chapter 14 - Prescription, Over-the-Counter, and Herbal Drugs Prescription Drug Abuse OTC MEDICATIONS Reye Syndrome Abuse Of Laxatives Herbal Medicine Popular Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements Helping Someone Suspected Of Abusing Prescription And OTC Drugs References Chapter 15 - Performance-Enhancing Drugs Performance Enhancing Drugs Anabolic Steroids Creatine Dietary Supplements What Can Be Done To Prevent Steroid Abuse? What Treatments Are Effective For Anabolic Steroid Abuse? Preventing Steroid Abuse References Section Six Chapter 16 - Drug Abuse Prevention Drug Abuse Prevention Prevention Programs Other Prevention Programs Universal Programs Selective Programs Indicated Programs Tiered Programs References Chapter 17 - Drug Abuse Treatment Drug Abuse Treatment Types Of Treatment General Categories Of Treatment Programs Behavioral Therapies Pharmacotherapies Principles Of Effective Treatment References  Section One Chapter 1 - Drugs: An Introduction Why Do People Take Drugs? What Is Drug Addiction? Drug Abuse Is Costly Drug Abuse Is A Major Public Health Problem Faces of Addiction Trends In Drug Abuse References Chapter 2 - Drugs and Your Body A Drug Defined How Drugs Are Introduced Into The Body Duration Of Action The Central Nervous System The Blood Brain Barrier Drug Dependence How Do Drugs Leave The Body? References Chapter 3 - Drugs and Regulations The History of Drug Laws Testing For Drugs References Section Two Chapter 4 - Caffeine Caffeine Caffeine In The Diet Types of Caffeinated Drinks Legend of The Dancing Goats Caffeine Overdose Poison Control References Chapter 5 - Alcohol: How It Affects the Human Body America's Alcohol Problem The Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain Alcohol Poisoning What Is Alcoholism Additional Information References Chapter 6 - Alcohol and Our Behavior A Drinking Culture What Is Underage Drinking? Drinking And Driving Binge Drinking Defined BAC And Impairment Factors That Influence Use Desire To Stop Drinking? Alcohol Treatment Programs Additional Information References Section Three Chapter 7 - Tobacco: The Use and Regulation Tobacco Addiction "Light" Cigarettes And Cancer Risk Alternative Cigarettes Handing Withdrawal Symptoms And Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking How Can I Get Help To Quit Smoking? Other Information Sources References Chapter 8 - Health Consequences of Tobacco Use Tobacco Use What Is Nicotine? Pharmacology Of Nicotine What Are Other Adverse Health Effects? Environmental Tobacco Smoke Gender Differences In Tobacco Smoking Smoking And Pregnancy How Is Tobacco Addiction Treated? Additional Information References Chapter 9 - Stimulants What Are Stimulants? Types Of Stimulants What Treatments Are Available For Stimulant Abusers? What Should One Do If Someone He Or She Knows Is Using Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Or Another Stimulant? References  Section Four Chapter 10 - Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants Types Of CNS Depressants References Chapter 11-Marijuana What Is Marijuana? How Is Marijuana Abused? What Are The Effects Of Marijuana? What Is "Spice"? How Widespread Is Marijuana Abuse? References Chapter 12- Narcotics (Opioids) Narcotics (Opioids) Morphine Heroin Treatment For Opioid Addiction Codeine References Section Five Chapter 13 - Hallucinogens (Psychedelics) What Are Hallucinogens? LSD PCP Ketamine DXM Psilocybin Peyote MDMA Polydrug References Chapter 14 - Prescription, Over-the-Counter, and Herbal Drugs Prescription Drug Abuse OTC MEDICATIONS Reye Syndrome Abuse Of Laxatives Herbal Medicine Popular Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements Helping Someone Suspected Of Abusing Prescription And OTC Drugs References Chapter 15 - Performance-Enhancing Drugs Performance Enhancing Drugs Anabolic Steroids Creatine Dietary Supplements What Can Be Done To Prevent Steroid Abuse? What Treatments Are Effective For Anabolic Steroid Abuse? Preventing Steroid Abuse References Section Six Chapter 16 - Drug Abuse Prevention Drug Abuse Prevention Prevention Programs Other Prevention Programs Universal Programs Selective Programs Indicated Programs Tiered Programs References Chapter 17 - Drug Abuse Treatment Drug Abuse Treatment Types Of Treatment General Categories Of Treatment Programs Behavioral Therapies Pharmacotherapies Principles Of Effective Treatment References 



Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781465209757
  • Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 230
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1465209751
  • Publisher Date: 15 Aug 2012
  • Edition: New edition
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 13 mm


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