The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Psychology, Addictions
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Author: ISBN: 9780124186859
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780124186859
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: November 15, 2013
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

Drug use and abuse continues to thrive in contemporary society worldwide and the instance and damage caused by addiction increases along with availability. The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System presents objective, state-of-the-art information on the impact of drug abuse on the human nervous system, with each chapter offering a specific focus on nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, sedative-hypnotics, and designer drugs. Other chapters provide a context for drug use, with overviews of use and consequences, epidemiology and risk factors, genetics of use and treatment success, and strategies to screen populations and provide appropriate interventions. The book offers meaningful, relevant and timely information for scientists, health-care professionals and treatment providers.

  • A comprehensive reference on the effects of drug addiction on the human nervous system
  • Focuses on core drug addiction issues from nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol, and other commonly abused drugs
  • Includes foundational science chapters on the biology of addiction
  • Details challenges in diagnosis and treatment options
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Drug use and abuse continues to thrive in contemporary society worldwide and the instance and damage caused by addiction increases along with availability. The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System presents objective, state-of-the-art information on the impact of drug abuse on the human nervous system, with each chapter offering a specific focus on nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, sedative-hypnotics, and designer drugs. Other chapters provide a context for drug use, with overviews of use and consequences, epidemiology and risk factors, genetics of use and treatment success, and strategies to screen populations and provide appropriate interventions. The book offers meaningful, relevant and timely information for scientists, health-care professionals and treatment providers.

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