Drugs: A Healthy Understanding
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 230
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No matter where you are, drug use and abuse is in the headlines....
Today's tech savvy, media-oriented college students are well aware of the many issues relating to drug use and abuse.
Drugs, A Healthy Understanding presents to the reader a healthier understanding of drug use and abuse and to give him/her a definite knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse.
To achieve this goal and encourage student education, Drugs, A Healthy Understanding includes a compilation of data and information in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly manner.
Available in visually appealing eBook and print formats Drugs, A Healthy Understanding:
- Features student-centered pedagogical features such as chapter objectives, sidebar fact vignettes, key terms, and references in each chapter to enhance comprehension and learning.
- Includes a comprehensive section dedicated to drug abuse prevention and treatment.
- Addresses how factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, stress and parental involvement can greatly influence the course of drug abuse and addiction in a person's life.
No matter where you are, drug use and abuse is in the headlines….
Today's tech savvy, media-oriented college students are well aware of the many issues relating to drug use and abuse.
Drugs, A Healthy Understanding presents to the reader a healthier understanding of drug use and abuse and to give him/her a definite knowledge of the consequences of drug abuse.
To achieve this goal and encourage student education, Drugs, A Healthy Understanding includes a compilation of data and information in an easy-to-understand and user-friendly manner.
Available in visually appealing eBook and print formats Drugs, A Healthy Understanding:
- Features student-centered pedagogical features such as chapter objectives, sidebar fact vignettes, key terms, and references in each chapter to enhance comprehension and learning.
- Includes a comprehensive section dedicated to drug abuse prevention and treatment.
- Addresses how factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, stress and parental involvement can greatly influence the course of drug abuse and addiction in a person's life.
Section One
Chapter 1 - Drugs: An Introduction
Why Do People Take Drugs?
What Is Drug Addiction?
Drug Abuse Is Costly
Drug Abuse Is A Major Public Health Problem
Faces of Addiction
Trends In Drug Abuse
References
Chapter 2 - Drugs and Your Body
A Drug Defined
How Drugs Are Introduced Into The Body
Duration Of Action
The Central Nervous System
The Blood Brain Barrier
Drug Dependence
How Do Drugs Leave The Body?
References
Chapter 3 - Drugs and Regulations
The History of Drug Laws
Testing For Drugs
References
Section Two
Chapter 4 - Caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine In The Diet
Types of Caffeinated Drinks
Legend of The Dancing Goats
Caffeine Overdose
Poison Control
References
Chapter 5 - Alcohol: How It Affects the Human Body
America's Alcohol Problem
The Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain
Alcohol Poisoning
What Is Alcoholism
Additional Information
References
Chapter 6 - Alcohol and Our Behavior
A Drinking Culture
What Is Underage Drinking?
Drinking And Driving
Binge Drinking Defined
BAC And Impairment
Factors That Influence Use
Desire To Stop Drinking?
Alcohol Treatment Programs
Additional Information
References
Section Three
Chapter 7 - Tobacco: The Use and Regulation
Tobacco Addiction
"Light" Cigarettes And Cancer Risk
Alternative Cigarettes
Handing Withdrawal Symptoms And Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking
How Can I Get Help To Quit Smoking?
Other Information Sources
References
Chapter 8 - Health Consequences of Tobacco Use
Tobacco Use
What Is Nicotine?
Pharmacology Of Nicotine
What Are Other Adverse Health Effects?
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Gender Differences In Tobacco Smoking
Smoking And Pregnancy
How Is Tobacco Addiction Treated?
Additional Information
References
Chapter 9 - Stimulants
What Are Stimulants?
Types Of Stimulants
What Treatments Are Available For Stimulant Abusers?
What Should One Do If Someone He Or She Knows Is Using Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Or Another Stimulant?
References
Section Four
Chapter 10 - Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
Types Of CNS Depressants
References
Chapter 11-Marijuana
What Is Marijuana?
How Is Marijuana Abused?
What Are The Effects Of Marijuana?
What Is "Spice"?
How Widespread Is Marijuana Abuse?
References
Chapter 12- Narcotics (Opioids)
Narcotics (Opioids)
Morphine
Heroin
Treatment For Opioid Addiction
Codeine
References
Section Five
Chapter 13 - Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)
What Are Hallucinogens?
LSD
PCP
Ketamine
DXM
Psilocybin
Peyote
MDMA
Polydrug
References
Chapter 14 - Prescription, Over-the-Counter, and Herbal Drugs
Prescription Drug Abuse
OTC MEDICATIONS
Reye Syndrome
Abuse Of Laxatives
Herbal Medicine
Popular Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements
Helping Someone Suspected Of Abusing Prescription And OTC Drugs
References
Chapter 15 - Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Anabolic Steroids
Creatine
Dietary Supplements
What Can Be Done To Prevent Steroid Abuse?
What Treatments Are Effective For Anabolic Steroid Abuse?
Preventing Steroid Abuse
References
Section Six
Chapter 16 - Drug Abuse Prevention
Drug Abuse Prevention
Prevention Programs
Other Prevention Programs
Universal Programs
Selective Programs
Indicated Programs
Tiered Programs
References
Chapter 17 - Drug Abuse Treatment
Drug Abuse Treatment
Types Of Treatment
General Categories Of Treatment Programs
Behavioral Therapies
Pharmacotherapies
Principles Of Effective Treatment
References
Section One
Chapter 1 - Drugs: An Introduction
Why Do People Take Drugs?
What Is Drug Addiction?
Drug Abuse Is Costly
Drug Abuse Is A Major Public Health Problem
Faces of Addiction
Trends In Drug Abuse
References
Chapter 2 - Drugs and Your Body
A Drug Defined
How Drugs Are Introduced Into The Body
Duration Of Action
The Central Nervous System
The Blood Brain Barrier
Drug Dependence
How Do Drugs Leave The Body?
References
Chapter 3 - Drugs and Regulations
The History of Drug Laws
Testing For Drugs
References
Section Two
Chapter 4 - Caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine In The Diet
Types of Caffeinated Drinks
Legend of The Dancing Goats
Caffeine Overdose
Poison Control
References
Chapter 5 - Alcohol: How It Affects the Human Body
America's Alcohol Problem
The Effects Of Alcohol On The Brain
Alcohol Poisoning
What Is Alcoholism
Additional Information
References
Chapter 6 - Alcohol and Our Behavior
A Drinking Culture
What Is Underage Drinking?
Drinking And Driving
Binge Drinking Defined
BAC And Impairment
Factors That Influence Use
Desire To Stop Drinking?
Alcohol Treatment Programs
Additional Information
References
Section Three
Chapter 7 - Tobacco: The Use and Regulation
Tobacco Addiction
"Light" Cigarettes And Cancer Risk
Alternative Cigarettes
Handing Withdrawal Symptoms And Triggers When You Decide To Quit Smoking
How Can I Get Help To Quit Smoking?
Other Information Sources
References
Chapter 8 - Health Consequences of Tobacco Use
Tobacco Use
What Is Nicotine?
Pharmacology Of Nicotine
What Are Other Adverse Health Effects?
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Gender Differences In Tobacco Smoking
Smoking And Pregnancy
How Is Tobacco Addiction Treated?
Additional Information
References
Chapter 9 - Stimulants
What Are Stimulants?
Types Of Stimulants
What Treatments Are Available For Stimulant Abusers?
What Should One Do If Someone He Or She Knows Is Using Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Or Another Stimulant?
References
Section Four
Chapter 10 - Central Nervous System Depressants
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants
Types Of CNS Depressants
References
Chapter 11-Marijuana
What Is Marijuana?
How Is Marijuana Abused?
What Are The Effects Of Marijuana?
What Is "Spice"?
How Widespread Is Marijuana Abuse?
References
Chapter 12- Narcotics (Opioids)
Narcotics (Opioids)
Morphine
Heroin
Treatment For Opioid Addiction
Codeine
References
Section Five
Chapter 13 - Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)
What Are Hallucinogens?
LSD
PCP
Ketamine
DXM
Psilocybin
Peyote
MDMA
Polydrug
References
Chapter 14 - Prescription, Over-the-Counter, and Herbal Drugs
Prescription Drug Abuse
OTC MEDICATIONS
Reye Syndrome
Abuse Of Laxatives
Herbal Medicine
Popular Herbal Remedies And Dietary Supplements
Helping Someone Suspected Of Abusing Prescription And OTC Drugs
References
Chapter 15 - Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Performance Enhancing Drugs
Anabolic Steroids
Creatine
Dietary Supplements
What Can Be Done To Prevent Steroid Abuse?
What Treatments Are Effective For Anabolic Steroid Abuse?
Preventing Steroid Abuse
References
Section Six
Chapter 16 - Drug Abuse Prevention
Drug Abuse Prevention
Prevention Programs
Other Prevention Programs
Universal Programs
Selective Programs
Indicated Programs
Tiered Programs
References
Chapter 17 - Drug Abuse Treatment
Drug Abuse Treatment
Types Of Treatment
General Categories Of Treatment Programs
Behavioral Therapies
Pharmacotherapies
Principles Of Effective Treatment
References