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A review of the literature pertaining to the neurobehavioral
pharmacology of abusable drugs, this is the only book to survey
each of the eleven classes of addictive drugs from the perspectives
of neurological, behavioral, and clinical pharmacology. Designed to
serve as a companion text to the DSM-IV manual, the Handbook
provides comprehensive information about each drug and drug class
having abuse potential with respect to their pharmaceutical
mechanisms and actions.
It is generally acknowledged that the most cost-effective means
of curtailing alcohol and drug abuse is prevention. Providing
interventions to at-risk individuals before they develop serious
problems with substance use is the most important component of the
"war on drugs." Fortunately, the past decade has seen a dramatic
increase in the quantity and quality of scientific research on
those areas crucial to the advancement of prevention science.
This book compiles a tremendous amount of information about
prevention which has accumulated in recent years. Documenting these
accomplishments and setting the stage for future efforts comprise
the focus of this book.
"Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse" is
divided into four parts. Part I contains introductory chapters
addressing current issues in prevention science and characteristics
of abusable substances. Part II includes chapters on the historical
contexts of substance abuse and the deleterious health consequences
of alcohol and other drugs. Part III focuses on the impact of drug
and alcohol abuse on society. Included are chapters on alcohol and
drug abuse and driving, infectious illness, disability, managed
care, the criminal justice system and adolescents and adults, sale
and distribution, the media, and community responses. Part IV
consists of chapters on prevention in specific settings and with
certain populations.
It is generally acknowledged that the most cost-effective means of
curtailing alcohol and drug abuse is prevention. Providing
interventions to at-risk individuals before they develop serious
problems with substance use is the most important component of the
"war on drugs." Fortunately, the past decade has seen a dramatic
increase in the quantity and quality of scientific research on
those areas crucial to the advancement of prevention science.
This book compiles a tremendous amount of information about
prevention which has accumulated in recent years. Documenting these
accomplishments and setting the stage for future efforts comprise
the focus of this book.
"Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse" is
divided into four parts. Part I contains introductory chapters
addressing current issues in prevention science and characteristics
of abusable substances. Part II includes chapters on the historical
contexts of substance abuse and the deleterious health consequences
of alcohol and other drugs. Part III focuses on the impact of drug
and alcohol abuse on society. Included are chapters on alcohol and
drug abuse and driving, infectious illness, disability, managed
care, the criminal justice system and adolescents and adults, sale
and distribution, the media, and community responses. Part IV
consists of chapters on prevention in specific settings and with
certain populations.
A review of the literature pertaining to the neurobehavioral
pharmacology of abusable drugs, this is the only book to survey
each of the eleven classes of addictive drugs from the perspectives
of neurological, behavioral, and clinical pharmacology. Designed to
serve as a companion text to the DSM-IV manual, the Handbook
provides comprehensive information about each drug and drug class
having abuse potential with respect to their pharmaceutical
mechanisms and actions.
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