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150 x 210 x 50mm
'The Australian Illicit Drug Guide' is every person's guide to illicit drugs - their use, effects and history, treatment options and legal penalties.
Over the past twenty years, the study of illicit drugs and addiction has increased dramatically. Thousands of journal articles and scholarly publications examine, analyse and argue over the complex issues involved. But until now, such information has been restricted to professional and specialist publications. This is the first accessible and comprehensive guide to one of Australia's critical social problems: illicit drugs.
The guide contains:
- Comprehensive profiles of each of the illicit drugs most used in Australia - their street names, origins, appearance, user profile, pharmacology, effects and treatment options.
- An extensive glossary of drug-related terms.
- World and Australian histories of illicit drug use.
- A summary of Australian illicit drugs legislation.
- A comprehensive guide to further reading.
'The Australian Illicit Drug Guide' is an essential resource for parents, educators, drug users, health professionals, social workers, law enforcement officials and all those concerned with the impact of illicit drugs.
