Pagliaro's Comprehensive Guide to Drugs and Substances of Abuse

Pagliaros€™ Comprehensive Guide to Drugs and Substances of Abuse, 2nd Edition has been completely revised, updated, and rewritten as needed. The second edition is an all monograph format and includes twelve new monographs. This is a current, complete, and accurate compendium of information on over one hundred drugs and substances of abuse. Monographs include names (chemical, brand, street), pharmacologic classification, brief overview, dosage forms and route of administration, mechanism of central nervous system action, pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics, current approved indications, desired action/reason for personal use, toxicity (acute, chronic, pregnancy and lactation), abuse potential, withdrawal syndrome, and overdosage. Key Features: Over 100 monographs Twelve brand new monographs Most current, comprehensive compilation of information on drugs and substances of abuse Appendices make it easy to find drug names and classifications