Wastewater Analysis for Substance Abuse Monitoring and Policy Development

"This book will explain wastewater analysis (WWA) in the context of substance abuse; discuss the potential implications of WWA as a new method for understanding substance use in a variety of settings; and ignite a discourse with policy makers, criminologists, epidemiologists and other disciplines about the need for collaboration with WWA scientists"--

Hall, Wayne

Prichard, Jeremy

Kirkbride, Paul

O'Brien, Jake

Reference

CRC-Press

This book addresses how to estimate substance use and thereby evaluate policies intended to reduce the harms caused by drugs and other substances. Wastewater analysis (WWA) can provide efficient, affordable, fine-grained and objective data on population substance use trends on a very large scale. The authors discuss the potential implications of WWA as a new method for understanding substance use in a variety of settings and ignite a discourse with policy makers, criminologists, epidemiologists and other disciplines about the need for collaboration with WWA scientists. The book also features an explanation of the costs and harms of substance use with academic literature from criminological and epidemiological sources and reports from lead agencies. Additional features include: <ul> <li>Details on the origin of wastewater analysis in environmental science</li> <li>Description of analytical chemistry methods for tracing a wide variety of substances, including illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco and other chemicals</li> <li>Exploration of the major empirical problems in estimating population consumption of alcohol, tobacco and drugs at the international and national level</li> <li>Examination of the principles of human research ethics and their application to wastewater analysis</li> </ul> Wastewater Analysis for Substance Abuse Monitoring and Policy Development is a valuable tool for analytical chemists, wastewater scientists and criminologists, as well as researchers and policy makers across disciplines who work in drug sectors.

Addictions (Clinical Psychology: A Modular Course)

The first edition of Addictions established itself as a valuable resource for students and professionals alike. This authoritative new edition builds on the success of the previous book, incorporating advances in research and practice over the last ten years. The book includes material on: <ul>
<li>the nature of addiction and who becomes addicted</li> <li>health consequences of alcohol and other drug dependence</li> <li>theories and causes of addiction.</li>
</ul> The authors, experts in the field, also include new material on the controversy surrounding the possible positive effects of alcohol and cannabis use, the increased risk of interpersonal violence, and new research on theories of addiction. Addictions will be essential reading for students, professionals and researchers seeking state of the art information about this rapidly growing field.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Teesson, Maree

Degenhardt, Louisa

Proudfoot, Heather

Mental Health

Psychology Press

Exploring the relationship between health policy, public health and the law regarding the controversial use of cannabis, this study assesses the impact of illegality in drug use and compares it with the policies of the U.S., Europe and Australia as well as other developed societies. Current debates about "safe use" and "harm minimization" approaches are evaluated, as well as the experiences of differing prevention, treatment and education policies. Written by two leading drug advisors, the analysis contributes to an important field of research.

Cannabis Use and Dependence: Public Health and Public Policy

Pacula, Rosalie Liccardo

Addiction & Recovery

Cambridge University Press

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Cannabis: The Facts

Provides a comprehensive review of the existing research evidence concerning cannabis. In addition to examining the origins and present use of cannabis as a therapeutic and recreational substance, it looks at questions such as dependency, the relationship between hard and soft drugs and whether cannabis use should or should not be legalized. A key feature of the book is THE CANNABIS EVIDENCE AUDIT, a two year project consisting of a systematic review of the published and unpublished literature drawn from all over the world, which provides an authoritative statement of where cannabis research is today.

Strang, John

Witton, John

Social Sciences

Routledge

Addiction is a significant health and social problem and one of the largest preventable causes of disease globally. Neuroscience promises to revolutionise our ability to treat addiction, lead to recognition of addiction as a 'real' disorder in need of medical treatment and thereby reduce stigma and discrimination. However, neuroscience raises numerous social and ethical challenges: • If addicted individuals are suffering from a brain disease that drives them to drug use, should we mandate treatment? • Does addiction impair an individual's ability to consent to research or treatment? • How will neuroscience affect social policies towards drug use? Addiction Neuroethics addresses these challenges by examining ethical implications of emerging neurobiological treatments, including: novel psychopharmacology, neurosurgery, drug vaccines to prevent relapse, and genetic screening to identify individuals who are vulnerable to addiction. Essential reading for academics, clinicians, researchers and policy-makers in the fields of addiction, mental health and public policy.

Addiction Neuroethics: The Promises and Perils of Neuroscience Research on Addiction (International Research Monographs in the Addictions)

Carter, Adrian

Addictions is designed for students and professionals who wish to gain an authoritative, research-based knowledge of a variety of addictions. It covers issues such as diagnosis, epidemiology, psychological and biological models and treatments and draws on the research of The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Sydney, and on a variety of international surveys. Addictions is written by experts in the field of drug and alcohol research, and takes into account a variety of theories, including neuroscientific, psychological, behavioural, personality and rational choice. It includes material on:  The nature of addiction and who becomes addicted The health consequences of alcohol and other drug dependence Theories and causes of addiction It provides a timely and accessible introduction to this field.

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