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Key Concepts in Drugs and Society

Author : Ross Coomber
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446291367
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Key Concepts in Drugs and Society written by Ross Coomber and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is a great resource that reflects the huge expertise of the authors. It will be welcomed by students, researchers and indeed anyone wanting critical but comprehensive coverage of key issues and trends concerning drugs and society - locally and globally, historically and today.' - Nigel South, Professor of Sociology, University of Essex 'Provides informative, balanced and contextualized insights into the relationships between people and drugs. Whatever your background and however knowledgeable you feel you are about contemporary drug issues, I guarantee that you will learn something unexpected and new from this valuable text.' - Joanne Neale, Professor of Public Health, Oxford Brookes University Why do people take drugs? How do we understand moral panics? What is the relationship between drugs and violence? How do people's social positions influence their involvement in drug use? Insightful and illuminating, this book discusses drugs in social contexts. The authors bring together their different theoretical and practical backgrounds, offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary introduction that opens up a wide scientific understanding moving beyond cultural myths and presuppositions. This is an invaluable reference source for students on criminology, sociology and social sciences programmes, as well as drug service practitioners such as drug workers, social workers and specialist nurses.

Key Concepts in Substance Misuse

Author : Aaron Pycroft
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473917344
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Key Concepts in Substance Misuse written by Aaron Pycroft and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-02-23 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy. Chapters include: Reflective questions to challenge readers’ assumptions Case studies to help students understand the impact of substances on individuals Links to further resources to expand readers’ knowledge It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling.

Drugs and Society Student Study Guide

Author : Glen R. Hanson
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449634370
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (496 download)

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Download or read book Drugs and Society Student Study Guide written by Glen R. Hanson and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to reinforce the key concepts in Drugs and Society, Eleventh Edition, the Student Study Guide features Key Terms, Matching, Identification Activities, True/False, and Discussion Questions.

Drugs in Society

Author : Michael D. Lyman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781317522713
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Drugs in Society written by Michael D. Lyman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Drugs and Popular Culture

Author : Paul Manning
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113401211X
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Drugs and Popular Culture written by Paul Manning and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of illegal drugs is so common that a number of commentators now refer to the 'normalisation' of drug consumption. It is surprising, then, that to date very little academic work has explored drug use as part of contemporary popular culture. This collection of readings will apply an innovatory, multi-disciplinary approach to this theme, combining some of the most recent research on'the normalisation thesis'with fresh work on the relationship between drug use and popular culture. In drawing upon criminological, sociological and cultural studies approaches, this book will make an important contribution to the newly emerging field positioned at the intersection of these disciplines. The particular focus of the book is upon drug consumption as popular culture. It aims to provide an accessible collection of chapters and readings that will explore drug use in popular culture in a way that is relevant to undergraduates and postgraduates studying a variety of courses, including criminology, sociology, media studies, health care and social work. — Publisher description.

Drugs in Society

Author : Michael D. Lyman
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1437755437
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Download or read book Drugs in Society written by Michael D. Lyman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work focuses on the many critical areas of America’s drug problem, providing a foundation for rational decisionmaking within this complex and multi-disciplinary field. Broken into three sections: Understanding the Problem, Gangs and Drugs, and Fighting Back, topics covered include the business of drugs and the role of organized crime in the drug trade, drug legalization and decriminalization, legal and law enforcement strategies, an analysis of the socialization process of drug use and abuse, and a historical discussion of drug abuse that puts the contemporary drug problem into perspective.

Accompany Drugs and Society

Author : Glen R. Hanson
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763759322
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (593 download)

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Download or read book Accompany Drugs and Society written by Glen R. Hanson and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2008-10-06 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy study tool helps students get the most out of their course by reinforcing key concepts and terms.

Drug Benefits and Risks

Author : Chris J. van Boxtel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471899273
Total Pages : 738 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Drug Benefits and Risks written by Chris J. van Boxtel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-11-28 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an inclusive reference exploring the scientific basis and practice of drug therapy. The key concept is to look at the balance between the benefits and risks of drugs but in this context also the social impact which drugs have in modern societies is highlighted. Taking an evidence-based approach to the problem, the practice of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in the developing as well as the developed world is examined. For this purpose the book * Covers general clinical pharmacology, pharmacology of various drug groups and the treatments specific to various diseases * Gives guidance on how doctors should act so that drugs can be used effectively and safely * Encourages the rational use of drugs in society This book brings together a large amount of excellent content that will be invaluable for anyone working within, or associated with, the field of clinical pharmacology and pharmacotherapy - undergraduates, postgraduates, regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical industry.

Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior

Author : Oakley Stern Ray
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior written by Oakley Stern Ray and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2004 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry

Author : Marc Harrold
Publisher : ASHP
ISBN 13 : 1585283649
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry written by Marc Harrold and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2013-01-18 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicinal chemistry is a complex topic. Written in an easy to follow and conversational style, Basic Concepts in Medicinal Chemistry focuses on the fundamental concepts that govern the discipline of medicinal chemistry as well as how and why these concepts are essential to therapeutic decisions. The book emphasizes functional group analysis and the basics of drug structure evaluation. In a systematic fashion, learn how to identify and evaluate the functional groups that comprise the structure of a drug molecule and their influences on solubility, absorption, acid/base character, binding interactions, and stereochemical orientation. Relevant Phase I and Phase II metabolic transformations are also discussed for each functional group. Key features include: • Discussions on the roles and characteristics of organic functional groups, including the identification of acidic and basic functional groups. • How to solve problems involving pH, pKa, and ionization; salts and solubility; drug binding interactions; stereochemistry; and drug metabolism. • Numerous examples and expanded discussions for complex concepts. • Therapeutic examples that link the importance of medicinal chemistry to pharmacy and healthcare practice. • An overview of structure activity relationships (SARs) and concepts that govern drug design. • Review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter that allow readers to test their understanding, with the answers provided in an appendix. Whether you are just starting your education toward a career in a healthcare field or need to brush up on your organic chemistry concepts, this book is here to help you navigate medicinal chemistry. About the Authors Marc W. Harrold, BS, Pharm, PhD, is Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Mylan School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Professor Harrold is the 2011 winner of the Omicron Delta Kappa "Teacher of the Year" award at Duquesne University. He is also the two-time winner of the "TOPS" (Teacher of the Pharmacy School) award at the Mylan School of Pharmacy. Robin M. Zavod, PhD, is Associate Professor for Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Chicago College of Pharmacy, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, where she was awarded the 2012 Outstanding Faculty of the Year award. Professor Zavod also serves on the adjunct faculty for Elmhurst College and the Illinois Institute of Technology. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning.

Clinical Methods

Author : Henry Kenneth Walker
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Clinical Methods written by Henry Kenneth Walker and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1990 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the techniques and analysis of clinical data. Each of the seventeen sections begins with a drawing and biographical sketch of a seminal contributor to the discipline. After an introduction and historical survey of clinical methods, the next fifteen sections are organized by body system. Each contains clinical data items from the history, physical examination, and laboratory investigations that are generally included in a comprehensive patient evaluation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain

Author : George F. Koob
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0123869595
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (238 download)

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Download or read book Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain written by George F. Koob and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-07-12 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain explores the molecular, cellular, and neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects of drugs of abuse and how it changes during the transition from initial drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information provided will be useful for neuroscientists in the field of addiction, drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of abuse on the brain. Full-color circuitry diagrams of brain regions implicated in each stage of the addiction cycle Actual data figures from original sources illustrating key concepts and findings Introduction to basic neuropharmacology terms and concepts Introduction to numerous animal models used to study diverse aspects of drug use. Thorough review of extant work on the neurobiology of addiction

Concepts in Pharmacogenomics

Author : Martin M. Zdanowicz
Publisher : ASHP
ISBN 13 : 1585282340
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Concepts in Pharmacogenomics written by Martin M. Zdanowicz and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2010 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new science of pharmacogenomics aims to understand how an individual's genetic composition affects his/her response to a specific drug or class of drugs. By studying such characteristics as drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporter activity, and receptor sensitivity, a pharmacist is better able to prescribe the right drug the first time.If you are pharmacist, resident, or student curious about this new field, start withConcepts in Pharmacogenomics. In this practical guide, you will find an overview of the science behind pharmacogenomics, followed by detailed chapters related to its clinical application and implementation.Features include: case studies in each chapter clinical pearls illustrations of key concepts figures, diagrams, and flow charts for visual learners key points summarized.

The Handbook of Drugs and Society

Author : Henry H. Brownstein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118726790
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Drugs and Society written by Henry H. Brownstein and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a comprehensive examination of the past and present roles of drugs in society with a focus on theory, research, policy, and practice. Includes 28 original chapters with multi-disciplinary and international perspectives by top social and behavioral scientists Reviews current knowledge in the field, including key research findings, theoretical developments, and methodological debates Identifies ongoing controversies in the field, emergent topics, and areas in need of further inquiry Discusses individual drugs as well as topics like physiological theories of drug use and abuse, public health implications of drugs, patterns of drugs and crime, international drug trade and trafficking, and designer drugs

Theories on Drug Abuse

Author : National Institute on Drug Abuse. Division of Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Theories on Drug Abuse written by National Institute on Drug Abuse. Division of Research and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309439124
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-03 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.

Treating Drug Problems:

Author : Committee for the Substance Abuse Coverage Study
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 9780309043960
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book Treating Drug Problems: written by Committee for the Substance Abuse Coverage Study and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treating Drug Problems, Volume 2 presents a wealth of incisive and accessible information on the issue of drug abuse and treatment in America. Several papers lay bare the relationship between drug treatment and other aspects of drug policy, including a powerful overview of twentieth century narcotics use in America and a unique account of how the federal government has built and managed the drug treatment system from the 1960s to the present. Two papers focus on the criminal justice system. The remaining papers focus on Employer policies and practices toward illegal drugs. Patterns and cycles of cocaine use in subcultures and the popular culture. Drug treatment from a marketing, supply-and-demand perspective, including an analysis of policy options. Treating Drug Problems, Volume 2 provides important information to policy makers and administrators, drug treatment specialists, and researchers.