Description:In recent years, the media have inundated us with coverage of the horrors that befall methamphetamine users, and the fires, explosions, and toxic waste created by meth labs that threaten the well-being of innocent people. In "Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment," the first book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Ralph Weisheit and William L. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the United States, from meth's early reputation as a 'wonder drug' to the current perception that it is a 'scourge' of society. In separating fact from fiction, Weisheit and White provide context for understanding the meth problem by tracing its history and the varying patterns of use over time, then offer an in-depth look at: the latest scientific findings on the effects of the drug on individuals the myths and realities of the drug's impact on the mind the national and international implications of methamphetamine productionthe drug's impact on rural communities, including a case study of two counties in the Midwestissues in addiction and treatment of meth Thoroughly researched and highly readable, "Methamphetamine" offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this highly impactful drug.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment. To get started finding Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment
Description: In recent years, the media have inundated us with coverage of the horrors that befall methamphetamine users, and the fires, explosions, and toxic waste created by meth labs that threaten the well-being of innocent people. In "Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment," the first book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Ralph Weisheit and William L. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the United States, from meth's early reputation as a 'wonder drug' to the current perception that it is a 'scourge' of society. In separating fact from fiction, Weisheit and White provide context for understanding the meth problem by tracing its history and the varying patterns of use over time, then offer an in-depth look at: the latest scientific findings on the effects of the drug on individuals the myths and realities of the drug's impact on the mind the national and international implications of methamphetamine productionthe drug's impact on rural communities, including a case study of two counties in the Midwestissues in addiction and treatment of meth Thoroughly researched and highly readable, "Methamphetamine" offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this highly impactful drug.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment. To get started finding Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.