The Handbook of Drugs and Society
Download or Read eBook The Handbook of Drugs and Society PDF 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.
| Author | : Henry H. Brownstein |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 658 |
| Release | : 2015-12-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118726792 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118726790 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (92 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Handbook of Drugs and Society by : Henry H. Brownstein
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
