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Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Alan Cornwell
By (author) Vicky Cornwell
SeriesCambridge Social Biology Topics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:108
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreHuman biology
ISBN/Barcode 9780521437103
ClassificationsDewey:616.86
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations 8 Tables, unspecified; 4 Halftones, unspecified; 14 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 7 January 1993
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This introductory textbook covers the biochemical, behavioural and social factors which influence the mind. It discusses all major groups of drugs which are commonly misused, including drugs normally available only on prescription, hallucinogenic drugs, narcotics, and socially acceptable drugs such as caffeine and nicotine. Alcohol, as the most widely used drug of abuse in most developed countries, is considered in detail: the biological effects of alcohol, the problems resulting from alcohol use, and the means by which alcohol abuse can be controlled, are all discussed. The final chapters deal with mental health and mental illness. An excellent introduction to the topic for advanced school and beginning undergraduate biology students.