a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals Emmett, David. creator Nice, Graeme. ebrary, Inc text Electronic books. enk London Philadelphia J. Kingsley 2006 2nd ed. monographic eng

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335 p. : ill. 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 : 'sniffing' -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills (anxyiolytics and hypnotics) -- Anabolic steroids -- Over-the-counter medicines and prescription-only medicines -- 'Date rape' 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. David Emmett and Graeme Nice. Includes index. Revised editions of: Understanding drugs, published in 1996. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Drug abuse Study and teaching Great Britain Drug abuse Treatment Great Britain Youth Drug use Prevention HV5840.G7 E55 2006eb 362.290941 Emmett, David. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10141139 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10141139 CaPaEBR 050908 ebr10141139