Drug Use A Reference Handbook [#991719]

Free Download Drug Use: A Reference Handbook By Richard Isralowitz
2004 | 282 Pages | ISBN: 157607708X | PDF | 1 MB
Drug Use: A Reference Handbook presents a vast collection of facts and information about the major issues that drive the world's never-ending drug problem. An examination of five substancesâ€"tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, heroin, and cocaineâ€"presents eye-opening facts about their relationship to politics, policies, big business, and war.Historical overviews and descriptions of the makeup and effects of each drugâ€"such as the derivation of heroin from the opium poppyâ€"segue into an analysis of the risk factors, patterns, and controversies regarding their use. Biographies profile key players related to the substance-use problem, and reports on drug use in the United States and selected countries are viewed from a worldwide perspective, offering a thought-provoking exploration of drug use, its problems, and policies.