Substance abuse : a reference handbook

Title: Substance abuse : a reference handbook

Author: David E. Newton

Pages: 298

Call Number: HV4998 .N488 2010

Synopsis: A broad background on the history of substance abuse provides readers with the information needed to fully grasp this complicated topic· Reviews the important scientific principles that come into play with the use of alcohol, tobacco, as well as illegal substances· Provides the tools students need to pursue their own targeted study of substance abuse· Portrays the myriad issues of drug use within a domestic and international context