Drugs and Society
by Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Peter Platteborze
An authoritative resource covering drug pharmacology, addiction science, regulatory trends, and the social consequences of substance use in the United States.
About This Book
Drugs and Society examines the pharmacological and behavioral effects of major drug categories, including alcohol, opioids, methamphetamine, hallucinogens, and tobacco products.
The text explores current statistics on drug use, the escalation of overdose deaths, and the influence of genetics on addiction risk and treatment outcomes.
Readers will find discussions of regulatory developments such as FDA oversight of tobacco and evolving state marijuana laws, alongside the rise of e-cigarettes and counterfeit medications.
Case studies, vignettes, and point-counterpoint debates illustrate clinical, social, and policy issues, encouraging critical evaluation of governmental and community responses.
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