This comprehensive and balanced book covers the history, policy, and theory of
drug use to give readers a full overview and understanding of the subject. Both
highly informative and full of current data, this book is also approachable.
-- The table of contents has been revised for a more logical sequence.
-- For added readability, the author has reduced redundancy across the chapters,
including the number of quotes and boxes throughout.
-- Hot topics include the latest information on drug abuse treatments, the
impact of drugs on our society, policy implications, and the criminal justice
system responses.