DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of
current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social,
biological, and medical perspectives -- emphasizing the idea that a drug's
effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and
psychological characteristics of its user. This theme is highlighted throughout,
and is prominent in discussions of the individual classes of drugs, as well as
in the chapters on pharmacology and psychopharmacology. This Fourth Edition
features enhanced coverage of prevention and treatment, and provides updates on
such contemporary issues as "designer drugs" and the prevalence of usage. It
also features a new 4-color design,