Illicit Drugs

(Hardback)

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This concise, up-to-date volume compiles information and materials documenting illicit drugs and their use from multiple perspectives. Illicit drug use is a deeply embedded characteristic of most societies, resulting in illness, death, crime and violence, terrorism, imprisonment, property confiscationand massive allocations of government resources. Illicit Drugs provides comprehensive information for those seeking to understand the nature and scope of this far-reaching problem, as well as major issues of concern and debate surrounding it. Organized thematically, the book begins with an overview of illicit drug use and abuse, including its history and risk factors. The scope of illicit drug use in the United States is covered, including conditions that encourage the practice, costs, related policies and programs, and prevention and treatment considerations. The book looks at populations at risk, including children and youth, women, older adults, and racial and ethnic minorities. International aspects of illicit drugs, such as production, trafficking, and consumption are also examined.

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As an introductory volume, it provides a solid foundation and could serve as a platform for exploring the diverse concerns and controversies related to illicit drugs. It could be used as a primary text or as a recommended additional text in a variety of undergraduate courses in the health and human services areas. Summing Up: Recommended. * Choice *

Author Bio

Richard E. Isralowitz, PhD, is professor and director of the Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources Center, Ben Gurion University, Israel. Peter L. Myers, PhD, is professor emeritus of addiction studies, editor of the Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, and past president of the International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education.