Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society

Download or read book Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society written by Charles F. Levinthal and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2002 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized categorically and based on solid research, Levinthal introduces many of the controversies related to drug use and abuse with a focus on health and prevention. With a strong emphasis on prevention and education and interesting pedagogical features, this book covers the effects of abuse from a biological, psychological, sociological, and health perspective. Solid research supports the frank and informative manner in which the material is presented to students. The book addresses drug-related topics in every aspect of life with information on inhalants, over-the-counter drugs, nicotine, caffeine, and more, providing students with the tools to make intelligent decisions and interpret the many ways in which drugs affect their world. *A new Website accompanying this text provides a wealth of web links that will be useful for students wishing to further research a topic; the website will also provide multiple choice questions for the student (organized by chapter), allowing the student to practice their test taking. *Critical Thinking questions have been added to the Point/CounterPoint feature to enhance class discussion. Solid coverage of emerging trends in the field like s