Finally - a book that covers all aspects of the illicit use of
cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy and/or designer drugs such as GHB,
written by two experts in their field. The use of these drugs
remains a continuous threat in health and medical care delivery,
and this book will be an essential asset to the physician who may
have to face the evaluation of patients whose use of these drugs
compromises an effective treatment plan for other health
issues.
The book has been conceived to fill the void in existing
physician reference materials, and provides a comprehensive review
of the theoretical knowledge and scope of pharmacotherapy in
individuals who are hooked on a psychoactive substance.
While detailed scientific information is obtainable in other
major articles, the book's straightforward format and style, along
with its illustrations, will make for easy reading as emphasis is
put on information specifically related to drugs that occur most
abused in today s society. The information provided is based on
clinical practice rather than pure experimental data, which will
give the physician more effective tools useful in their daily
practice. Many mechanisms of action of abuse are described in
detail and references are provided to direct the reader to further
sources for additional information.
As a special feature, the book incorporates uncluttered tables
and charts, which result in immediate clarification of the mode of
action on the central nervous system and the reason for misuse,
thus avoiding usual long and fatiguing text in common reference
books. The book aims to give the reader a clear and concise plan on
what to do when being faced with an overdose situation.
A well-organized Table of Contents rapidly leads the reader from
general pharmacological issues to the specific overdose syndrome
and its management. Additionally, significant emphasis is placed on
the practical do's and don ts for physicians, with special
reference to the predictive signs of aberrant drug-related behavior
and the identification of the drug diverter by using urine drug
screening. "
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