Drug policy and human nature : psychological perspectives on the prevention, management, and treatment of illicit drug abuse /

This insightful work addresses the problem of preventing, managing, and treating illicit drug use. It approaches drug use and abuse from several perspectives - including the scientific study of abused drugs, epidemiology, clinical drug treatment, and basic science - to illustrate the various reasons...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bickel, Warren K., DeGrandpre, Richard J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Plenum Press, [1996]
Series:Language of science.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This insightful work addresses the problem of preventing, managing, and treating illicit drug use. It approaches drug use and abuse from several perspectives - including the scientific study of abused drugs, epidemiology, clinical drug treatment, and basic science - to illustrate the various reasons for abuse on both an individual and societal level. Drug Policy and Human Nature provides a thorough psychological analysis of the relationship between drugs, culture, and human nature and facilitates a more collaborative and effective approach to improving American drug policy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 326 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781489935915 (electronic bk.)
1489935916 (electronic bk.)