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Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Alan Cornwell
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By (author) Vicky Cornwell
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| Series | Cambridge Social Biology Topics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:108 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| Category/Genre | Human biology |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521437103
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| Classifications | Dewey:616.86 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Edition |
2nd Revised edition
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| Illustrations |
8 Tables, unspecified; 4 Halftones, unspecified; 14 Line drawings, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
7 January 1993 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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