As a long-standing, reliable resource Drugs amp Society, Fifteenth Edition continues to captivate and inform students by taking a multidisciplinary approach to the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of average individuals. The authors have integrated their expertise in the fields of drug abuse, pharmacology, and sociology with their extensive experiences in research, treatment, drug policy making, and drug policy implementation to create an edition that speaks directly to students on the medical, emotional, and ...
Read More
As a long-standing, reliable resource Drugs amp Society, Fifteenth Edition continues to captivate and inform students by taking a multidisciplinary approach to the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of average individuals. The authors have integrated their expertise in the fields of drug abuse, pharmacology, and sociology with their extensive experiences in research, treatment, drug policy making, and drug policy implementation to create an edition that speaks directly to students on the medical, emotional, and social damage drug use can cause.NEW - Includes new and updated content on important topics, such as:- The potential value of genetics in assessing risk, consequences, and treatment of drug use disorder or addiction- The abuse and extent of performance-enhancing drugs in athletic and sport activity- Statistics of use and the impact of drugs of abuse- The value of forensic drug testing- Recent findings concerning the extent of vaping and its negative long-term consequences- The escalation of American overdose deaths due to opioids directly related to both prescription abuse and the emergence of illicit fentanyl in counterfeit medications- The pharmacological and behavioral characteristics of alcohol use and abuse including major costs to society- The pattern of methamphetamine resurgence uses in the United States and its trafficking patterns from Mexico, as well as the recent connections between methamphetamine and heroin/opioid use- The use of hallucinogenic drugs such as Ecstasy (MDMA) to treat mental conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder and the use of ketamine to treat depression- Problems associated with the rapidly escalating drug costs in the U.S. and how to address these challenges- Tobacco regulation by the FDA and the continued increase in the popularity of e-cigarettes- Recent changes in most state marijuana laws in the United States that legally redefine marijuana as medicine for neurological and mental health issues and most recent events to make it a legal drug for recreational marijuana use.Engaging boxed features throughout the text include:Holding the Line: vignettes that help readers assess governmental efforts to deal with drug-related problemsCase in Point: examples of relevant clinical and/or social issues that arise from the use of each major group of drugsHere and Now: current events that illustrate the personal and social consequences of drug abuseFamily Matters: examples of how genetics and heredity contribute to drug abuse Prescription for Abuse: current stories that illustrate the problems of prescription abuse and its consequencesPoint/Counterpoint: exposes students to different perspectives on drug-related issues and encourages them to draw their own conclusions.
Read Less
Add this copy of Drugs and Society, Fifteenth Edition to cart. $80.63, new condition, Sold by FoYo Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Louisville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Brand NEW. We always strive to ensure the accuracy of our inventory. However, due to shortages, errors may still occur. Therefore, for bulk orders, please contact us in advance to confirm the current stock quantity, to save you time. We may cancel the order if the requested quantity exceeds our supply capacity. All returns accepted 30 days. We will prioritize Orders placed from Monday Thursday, orders placed on Friday Sunday will start processing next Monday. Allow 5-14 business days for Standard Shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses "No Expedited Shipping" allow 4-28 business days.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society, Fifteenth Edition to cart. $81.58, new condition, Sold by UniText Direct rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nazareth, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Size: 8x0x10; Still sealed! US Standard Edition. Ships same or next day. Expedited shipping available. 35-day money-back guarantee. We do not ship to PR, APO and FPO address.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society to cart. $101.68, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society to cart. $109.34, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society to cart. $114.03, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 550 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society to cart. $114.03, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 550 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Drugs and Society to cart. $116.75, new condition, Sold by SurplusTextSeller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MO, UNITED STATES, published 2024 by Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 550 p. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).
This book came to me in great condition with no missing pages or damage. I'm very happy with this purchase and this seller.
cmpty
Nov 1, 2007
Textbook
This book has the information I need for my drugs in society class. I was looking for the 9th Edition but received the 8th Edition instead. This textbook is working out just fine.
