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THE SAGE HANDBOOK OF DRUG & ALCOHOL STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES |
| By: |
Kim Wolff (Editor), Jason White (Editor), Steven Karch (Editor) |
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Electronic book text |
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£115.20 |
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| ISBN 10: |
147394421X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781473944213 |
| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
19 November, 2016 |
| Pages: |
578 |
| Description: |
This handbook explores the biological basis of drug and alcohol use, considering a wide scope of topics from the scientific determination of substance misuse, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of intoxication, overdose and death; as well as new approaches and controversies such as new types of addictions, decriminalisation, cultural influences and new information on neurobiology. |
| Synopsis: |
With contributions from leading international academics across the biological sciences, this handbook takes a critical look at the key contemporary issues and debates in the field. The 31 chapters are divided into four parts:Part I Determination of Substance MisusePart II PK and PD in Relation to Patterns of Use Part III Detection and Treatment of Drug and Alcohol UsePart IV Controversies and New ApproachesThis Handbook is an excellent reference text for the growing number of academics, students, scientists and practitioners in the drug and alcohol studies community, and will be a vital resource to the allied professions involved in work-place drug testing, clinical toxicology, and forensic science. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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