Drugs of Abuse

Describes addictive properties of 13 classes of drugs and overviews assessment, detoxification, and treatment of abuse of each drug, with case histories. Includes chapters on legal and illegal drugs such as alcohol, psychedelics, and khat, as well as eating disorders, cardiovascular complications, pregnant and nursing drug abusers, legal issues, and organization of addiction units. Contains an appendix on drug use as expressed in art, literature, and music. For physicians, nurses, students, drug treatment counselors, and administrators. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.