Understanding Street Drugs

A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

2nd edition

David Emmett and Graeme Nice

Paperback: £19.99 / $31.95

2005, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 336pp
ISBN: 978-1-84310-351-6, BIC 2: JKSN JFFH1

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This fully updated edition of the essential reference Understanding Drugs provides a complete overview of the key facts and core issues surrounding substance misuse. All commonly-used street drugs are covered, with quick reference guides, helpful diagrams and clear information on each drug's effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. This edition includes new sections on ketamine, `date-rape' drugs, and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs, and recent findings on the long-term effects of cannabis and its potential medicinal use, and discussion of the legalisation debate.

This comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for teachers, social workers, youth workers, residential home managers, policy makers and parents, enabling readers to recognise drug misuse and confidently offer information and guidance.

A companion volume, Understanding Drug Issues: A Photocopiable Resource Workbook is also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

By the same authors

Author information

• David Emmett
• Graeme Nice

Subject areas

• Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords

• adolescence,
• child protection,
• counselling,
• drugs,
• education,
• families,
• offenders,
• social work,
• substance abuse,
• youthwork

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