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Drug Use and Abuse : A Comprehensive Introduction, International Edition Paperback – 1 January 2013

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Packed with the latest data and research, the powerful new DRUG USE AND ABUSE: A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION, 8E, International Edition delivers a thorough, interdisciplinary survey of all aspects of drug and alcohol abuse. The text draws from the many disciplines of history, law, pharmacology, political science, social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice--resulting in the most comprehensive, authoritative single source available. The author explores the history of drugs, their impact on society, the pharmacological impact of drugs on the body, drug policy implications, the criminal justice system response, the drug business, law enforcement, theories of use, as well as the effects, treatment, and prevention of abuse. New coverage includes nonmedical use of prescription drugs, synthetic substances, the use of stimulants to treat PTSD and ADD, medical marijuana, the connection between drug trafficking and terrorism, and an updated analysis of the United States drug policy.
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    416 pages
  2. Language
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    Wadsworth ISE
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    1 January 2013
  5. Dimensions
    20.5 x 1.7 x 25.6 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    9781285070407
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    978-1285070407
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1. An Introduction to Drug Use and Abuse. 2. The Biology of Psychoactive Substances. 3. Depressants. 4. Stimulants. 5. Hallucinogens, Marijuana, Inhalants, and Prescription Drugs. 6. Psychology and Sociology of Drug Use. 7. Preventing and Treating Drug Use. 8. History of Drug Use and Drug Legislation. 9. Drug Trafficking. 10. Drug Laws and Law Enforcement. 11. United States Drug Policy. 12. Decriminalization, Legalization, and Harm Reduction.

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Howard Abadinsky is professor of criminal justice at St. John's University. A graduate of Queens College of the City University of New York, he has an MSW from Fordham University and a PhD in sociology from New York University. Prior to entering academia, he was a New York State Parole Officer and Senior Parole Officer and a Cook County, Illinois, Deputy Sheriff/Inspector. He was a consultant to the President's Commission on Organized Crime and founder of the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime. Dr. Abadinsky is the author of several books, including THE CRIMINAL ELITE: ORGANIZED AND PROFESSIONAL CRIME; PROBATION AND PAROLE: THEORY AND PRACTICE; and LAW, COURTS, AND JUSTICE IN AMERICA.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1285070402
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wadsworth ISE; 8th edition (1 January 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781285070407
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1285070407
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.5 x 1.7 x 25.6 cm
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Howard Abadinsky is a Professor of Criminal Justice at St. John's University. He was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens, and spent 22 years in Chicago. Dr. Abadinsky graduated from Queens College with a B.A. in political science, Fordham University with an M.S.W., and New York University with a Ph.D. in sociology. He was a N.Y. State parole officer and senior parole officer for 15 years and a deputy sheriff/inspector for the Cook County (Chicago) Sheriff's Office for 8 years.

Founder of the International Association for the Study of Organized Crime (headquartered at John Jay College), his interest in organized crime began as the result of being assigned to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn when that waterfront area was the scene of a bloody conflict between two factions of an American Mafia Family. Dr. Abadinsky served as a consultant to the President's (Ronald Reagan) Commission on Organized Crime and is an expert witness in criminal organization cases.

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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly written for the everyday student!
Reviewed in the United States on 14 October 2015
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I am currently reading this for my Substance Abuse course and it is very informative and well-written. Some other reviews complained about it being dull or boring, but I think otherwise. This textbook is not overly complicated and the chapters are clearly organized. It will cover every drug and has summaries at the end to really help you make sure you have a concrete understanding of each chapter. Chances are you are buying this as a required textbook, but it will still be helpful in your coursework.
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John A Galeotto
5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook
Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2015
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I using this textbook in my Drugs In Society class at Boston University and it does cover a lot of territory.

It's easy to understand and it illustrates how all drugs can affect your life. And I especially liked how it included things like caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. A lot of people tend to believe since they're legal that it's not a drug. Good book.

If you need it for a class, it's very student friendly.
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XYZ
5.0 out of 5 stars The author really has it laid out in a format that students can easily follow and referrence during their studies
Reviewed in the United States on 20 September 2016
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This textbook was extremely helpful and easy-to-read for my administration of justice course. The author really has it laid out in a format that students can easily follow and referrence during their studies. The book was also in pretty good condition for being used!
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sebastian
3.0 out of 5 stars Information is great. However
Reviewed in the United States on 20 August 2017
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Information is great. However, the copy I received was just loose hole punched paper, and i had to then go buy a file to put "book" in.
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Kimberly C Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars ... actual book was really packed with some of the greatest information especially if you are new to the subject ...
Reviewed in the United States on 26 December 2017
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The actual book was really packed with some of the greatest information especially if you are new to the subject matter. Also, I liked that it had review questions in the end which helped to enhance my learning. Unfortunately, my rental was not int he best condition and within 2 class uses, the entire paper pages came apart from the bookbinder and so I didn't carry the book with me anymore. didn't change though how much I loved the reading material.
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