| Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Revised Edition Contributor(s): Cornwell, Alan (Author), Cornwell, Vicky (Author) |
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ISBN: 1139168339 ISBN-13: 9781139168335 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $213.75 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Physical |
| Dewey: 616.86 |
| Series: Cambridge Social Biology Topics |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This introductory textbook covers the biochemical, behavioural and social factors which influence the mind. It discusses all major groups of drugs which are commonly misused, including drugs normally available only on prescription, hallucinogenic drugs, narcotics, and socially acceptable drugs such as caffeine and nicotine. Alcohol, as the most widely used drug of abuse in most developed countries, is considered in detail: the biological effects of alcohol, the problems resulting from alcohol use, and the means by which alcohol abuse can be controlled, are all discussed. The final chapters deal with mental health and mental illness. An excellent introduction to the topic for advanced school and beginning undergraduate biology students. |