A Handbook on Drug and Alcohol Abuse: The Biomedical Aspects
Gail Winger, Frederick G. Hofmann, and James H. Woods. 219 pages. New York: Oxford University Press; 1992. $49.95.
Social, pharmacologic, medical, and legal topics relevant to the abuse of tobacco and nicotine, the opioids, central nervous system depressants (alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine, volatile solvents), hallucinogens, marijuana, and central nervous system stimulants (amphetamines, caffeine, cocaine). The last three chapters cover medical diagnosis of abuse, management, and legal controls. A well-written, highly readable, adequately documented survey of these widespread problems.
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