Bibliograph

Understanding street drugs, a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals, David Emmett and Graeme Nice

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Understanding street drugs, a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals, David Emmett and Graeme Nice

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Understanding street drugs

Oclc number

61684117

Responsibility statement

David Emmett and Graeme Nice

Sub title

a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals

Table Of Contents

A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs. Situation in Britain -- Cannabis Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol -- Stimulants -- Hallucinogens -- Opiates -- Volatile substance abuse : "sniffing" -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills : anxyiolytics and hypnotics -- Anabolic steroids -- Over the counter medicines -- 'Date rape drugs' : Rohypnol, GHB and Ketamine -- The signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you will need to look out for -- Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use -- Managing drug related incidents -- Common reasons for drug and substance misuse and details of available treatment -- The language of drug and substance abuse -- The legislation debate

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