This second edition of the successful Understanding Street Drugs is a comprehensive and fully updated guide to modern drug culture and substance abuse in general. of the key facts and core issues of substance abuse, including: UNK] an updated history of drug use, the present drug scene and current policy UNK] a quick reference guide to all the most common drugs and substances misused - including revised street prices UNK] detailed information about each drug, including its effects, methods of use, the legal position, availability, and slang associated with its use - with newly included sections on Ketamine, 'date-rape' drugs, and new prescription and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs UNK] the current legal position on cannabis, new findings about long-term effects and current research into the potential medicinal use UNK] drug paraphernalia with illustrations for identification UNK] guidance for managing drug-related incidents, with flow charts for easy reference UNK] treatment options UNK] the legalization debate UNK] national agencies and helplines This useful handbook equips readers with the necessary information to recognize drug and substance misuse and offer the right information, help and guidance. residential home managers, policy makers and parents, and any other adult who has a responsibility for others, especially for young people.