The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse

by Esther Gwinnell, Christine A. Adamec

With approximately 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse covers the full range of illegal and legal drugs and how they affect society. Taking a global perspective, this new title looks at the worldwide drug trade and the effects of drug abuse in countries and cultures around the world. This comprehensive reference examines various types of drugs and how they function, taking into account risks, causes and consequences of abuse, social issues, psychiatric concerns, means of prevention, law-enforcement efforts, and drugs in specific social groups. Appendixes provide statistics, directories of helpful groups and organizations, and resources for further research.

380 pages, Hardcover

First published May 30, 2007