| Novel Psychoactive Substances: Classification, Pharmacology and Toxicology Contributor(s): Dargan, Paul I. (Editor), Wood, David M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0124158161 ISBN-13: 9780124158160 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $98.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry - Medical | Emergency Medicine |
| Dewey: 615.788 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 7.59" W x 9.54" (2.38 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Novel Psychoactive Substances: Classification, Pharmacology and Toxicology provides readers with background on the classification, detection, supply and availability of novel psychoactive substances, otherwise known as legal highs. This book also covers individual classes of novel psychoactive substances that have recently emerged onto the recreational drug scene and provides an overview of the pharmacology of the substance followed by a discussion of the acute and chronic harm or toxicity associated with the substance. Written by international experts in the field, this multi-authored book is a valuable reference for scientists, clinicians, academics, and regulatory and law enforcement professionals. |