Drug Use and Misuse A Community Health Perspective

Drug Use and Misuse A Community Health Perspective

Drug Use and Misuse: A Community Health Perspective provides students with an introduction to the biological, psychological, and legal aspects of drug use and misuse through the lens of community health and discusses the impact of drug use and misuse on community health. The book contains eight dist...

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Main Authors: Bazan, Christy N. (Author), Barnes, Brandi (Author), Santens, Ryan (Author), Verone, Emily (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Urbana, Illinois University of Illinois Library - Urbana 2022.
Series:Open textbook library.
Subjects:
Medicine > Textbooks
Public Health > Textbooks
Online Access:Access online version
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Table of Contents:
  • About This Book
  • Introduction
  • Drug Use and Misuse Overview
  • How Drugs Work in the Body and the Brain
  • Social Determinants of Drug Use, Misuse, and Involvement
  • Gateway Drugs (Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana)
  • Sedative Hypnotics, Psychotherapeutic Drugs, Psychedelics, and Hallucinogens
  • Opioids, Stimulants, Depressants, and Inhalants
  • Prescription Medication, Over-the-Counter Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Appearance and Performance Enhancers
  • Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Models

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