Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1592857175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 285 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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In recent years, the media have inundated us with coverage of the horrors that befall methamphetamine users, and the fires, explosions, and toxic waste created by meth labs that threaten the well-being of innocent people. In Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment, the first book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Ralph Weisheit and William L. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the United States, from meth's early reputation as a 'wonder drug' to the current perception that it is a 'scourge' of society. In separating fact from fiction, Weisheit and White provide context for understanding the meth problem by tracing its history and the varying patterns of use over time, then offer an in-depth look at:the latest scientific findings on the effects of the drug on individuals the myths and realities of the drug's impact on the mind the national and international implications of methamphetamine productionthe drug's impact on rural communities, including a case study of two counties in the Midwestissues in addiction and treatment of meth Thoroughly researched and highly readable, Methamphetamine offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this highly impactful drug.
Five Stars Dr Ralph did a great job with a comprehensive review of the Meth culture. Methamphetamine's Myths & Facts Certainly, there has been much written on the subject of methamphetamine use and abuse in recent years; this book, written by Ralph Weisheit, provides a clinical perspective on meth, and in the process, separates the facts from the myths.One of the myths Weisheit debunks is the widespread opinion that America is in the throes of a meth epidemic; research shows that most of the use and abuse occurs in the western states, along with a few isolated rural areas. In those cases, this drug has certainly been big trou. "Test on Methamphetamine" according to Kindle Customer. This book is a neceTest on Methamphetamine This book is a nece3ssary part of my library.. ssary part of my library.
. His research on methamphetamine draws together his knowledge of illicit drugs and of rural crime issues to gain a more comprehensive understanding of its effects, issues concerning the manufacture of the drug, and the process by which use of the drug spreads from one region to another.William L. He has authored thirteen books, including Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America, which received the McGovern Family Foundation Award for the best book on addiction recovery. About the Author Ralph Weisheit, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice at Illinois State University where he has been teaching and conducting research for over 25 years. White, M.A., is a senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems Florida with more than thirty-five years of experience in the addictions field as a counselor, clinical director, researcher, and trainer. He has authored eight other books, including
He has authored eight other books, including Domestic Marijuana: A Neglected Industry and Crime and Policing in Rural and Small-Town America. . White is the receipient of several other awards and recognitions from such organziations as the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, the National Cou