Drugs and Drug Policy: The Control of Consciousness Alteration Clayton 1544351119 9781544351117

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• ISBN 10: 1544351119
• ISBN 13: 9781544351117
• Author: Clayton J. Mosher

This engaging and thoroughly updated text provides a cross-national perspective on the use and regulation of both legal and illegal drugs. It examines and critiques drug policies in the United States and abroad in terms of their scope, goals, and effectiveness. Authors Clayton J. Mosher and Scott Akins also discuss the physiological, psychological, and behavioral effects of legal and illicit drugs; the patterns and correlates of use; theories of the causes of drug use; and the policies that govern that usage. Features and Benefits Thoroughly reviews use of and regulation policies of both illegal and legal drugs, including the use of energy drinks and muscle enhancers like steroids and human growth hormones. Very up to date statistics and discussions of emerging trends and policies. Provides more coverage of drug policy issues than comparable books with particular attention to contrasting policies in countries around the world. Coverage of drug “epidemics” for new legal and illegal drugs not found in other books on drugs.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1 • Drug Controversies and Demonization

Chapter 2 • Theories of Drug Use

Chapter 3 • The Effects of Drugs, Part I: Stimulants, Depressants, and Opioids

Chapter 4 • The Effects of Drugs, Part II: Hallucinogens, Dissociatives, Marijuana, and

Chapter 5 • Patterns of Illegal Drug Use

Chapter 6 • Patterns of Legal Drug Use

Chapter 7 • Drug Prevention Programs

Chapter 8 • Drug Treatment

Chapter 9 • Policies Regulating Legal Drugs, Part I: Alcohol and Tobacco

Chapter 10 • Policies Regulating Legal Drugs, Part II: Prescription Drugs and Dietary/Herbal

Chapter 11 • Policies Regulating Illegal Drugs

Chapter 12 • Drug Policies in Other Countries

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