As a well-established and trustworthy resource, Drugs & Society, 15th Edition continues to engage and educate students by adopting a comprehensive perspective on how drug use and abuse affect the lives of everyday people. The authors bring together their knowledge in drug abuse, pharmacology, and sociology, combined with their vast experiences in research, treatment, drug policy development, and implementation, to produce an edition that directly addresses the medical, emotional, and societal harm caused by drug use.
NEW – This updated fifteenth edition introduces new and updated information on significant topics, such as:
– The importance of forensic drug testing.
– Statistics on drug abuse and its impacts.
– Recent insights into vaping and its detrimental long-term effects.
– FDA regulations on tobacco and the growing popularity of e-cigarettes.
– The prevalence of performance-enhancing drugs in sports and athletic activities.
– Key features of alcohol use and abuse, including the substantial costs to society.
– Challenges related to the soaring drug prices in the U.S. and potential solutions.
– The potential benefits of genetics in evaluating the risks, consequences, and treatment of drug use disorders or addiction.
– The rise in overdose deaths in America due to opioids, linked to prescription misuse and the emergence of counterfeit fentanyl.
– The resurgence of methamphetamine in the U.S. and its trafficking routes from Mexico, along with the new links to heroin/opioid use.
– The application of hallucinogenic drugs, like Ecstasy (MDMA), in treating mental health issues such as PTSD, and the use of ketamine for depression.
– Recent amendments to state marijuana laws that now classify marijuana as a medical treatment for neurological and mental health issues, alongside developments towards its legalization for recreational use.
Engaging features throughout the Drugs and Society 15E textbook include:
– Family Matters: discussions on how genetics and heredity play a role in drug abuse.
– Here and Now: updates on current events that highlight the personal and social repercussions of drug abuse.
– Holding the Line: short narratives that help readers evaluate governmental responses to drug-related challenges.
– Case in Point: examples illustrating relevant clinical and societal issues stemming from the use of major drug categories.
– Prescription for Abuse: contemporary stories exemplifying the issues surrounding prescription drug misuse and its repercussions.
– Point/Counterpoint: exposes students to varied viewpoints on drug-related matters, encouraging them to form their own conclusions.
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