Nice Graeme - Understanding Street Drugs A Handbook Of Substance Misuse For Parents Teachers And Other Professionals - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This fully updated edition of the essential reference Understanding Drugs provides a complete overview of the key facts and core issues surrounding substance misuse. All commonly - used street drugs are covered with quick reference guides helpful diagrams and clear information on each drug's effects methods of use legal status availability treatment options and associated slang. This edition includes new sections on ketamine `date - rape drugs and over - the - counter opiate - based drugs and recent findings on the long - term effects of cannabis and its potential medicinal use and discussion of the legalisation debate. This comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for teachers social workers youth workers residential home managers policy makers and parents enabling readers to recognise drug misuse and confidently offer information and guidance. A companion volume Understanding Drug Issues: A Photocopiable Resource Workbook is also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Title: Understanding Street Drugs A Handbook Of Substance Misuse For Parents Teachers And Other Professionals
Author(s): Nice Graeme
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781843103516
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 1/1/2006
Category: Coping With Drug & Alcohol Abuse