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Emmett, David

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

David Emmett and Graeme Nice[electronic resource]

2nd ed

J. Kingsley

2006

335 p. ill

Includes index. , Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996. , 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 : ʹsniffingʹ -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills (anxyiolytics and hypnotics) -- Anabolic steroids -- Over-the-counter medicines and prescription-only medicines -- ʹDate rapeʹ drugs -- Signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you 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

Emmett, David. , Nice, Graeme. , ebrary, Inc