Concepts of Chemical Dependency

Concepts of Chemical Dependency

CONCEPTS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage and the latest information on a full spectrum of substance use disorders and the compounds commonly abused. Topics include the abuse of and addiction to alcohol; how the active agent in marijuana, THC, affects neural growth and development; the emerging body of evidence suggesting a relationship between marijuana abuse and psychotic disorders; the emerging body of evidence suggesting that marijuana is not as benign as it was thought to be a few years ago; and the abuse of cough syrups. Adding to the book's usefulness and relevance, Doweiko also covers topics not usually discussed in other substance abuse texts, including abuse of anabolic steroids, inhalants, infectious diseases associated with substance abuse, how the â€œwar on drugsâ€ has actually contributed to the problem of substance abuse/addiction in this country, and the â€œmedical marijuanaâ€ debate. This edition includes new information on synthetic marijuana, mephredone, and dextromethorphan, among other substances; updates reflecting the new DSM-5; and a new chapter on the Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction. Students report that they appreciate the author's balanced approach, which allows them to form their own opinions, in contrast to some books that â€œpreachâ€ that â€œdrugs are bad for you.â€
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Country	USA
Author	Harold E. Doweiko
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	009
EISBN	9781305177406
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Cengage Learning
Manufacturer	Cengage Learning
NumberOfPages	736
PublicationDate	2014-03-18
Publisher	Cengage Learning
ReleaseDate	2014-03-18
Studio	Cengage Learning

Concepts of Chemical Dependency

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