Drug Use and Misuse : a community health perspective

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bazan, Christy N., author.

Barnes, Brandi, author.

Santens, Ryan, author.

Verone, Emily, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine--Textbooks.

Medicine.

Public health--Textbooks.

Public health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Urbana, Illinois University of Illinois Library - Urbana 2022.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Drug Use and Misuse: A Community Health Perspective provides students with an introduction to the biological, psychological, and legal aspects of drug use and misuse through the lens of community health and discusses the impact of drug use and misuse on community health. The book contains eight distinct chapters addressing the background of drug use and misuse, including key terms, as well as an introduction to different categories of drugs including gateway drugs, opioids, and prescription drugs, and a conclusion that describes evidence-based prevention and treatment models. Originally developed for use in the popular undergraduate survey course “Drug Use and Abuse” taught at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the book is aimed at students learning about community health and the effects of drug use in a variety of contexts, such as survey courses for pharmacology, psychology, or public health.

Contents:

About This Book

Introduction

Drug Use and Misuse Overview

How Drugs Work in the Body and the Brain

Social Determinants of Drug Use, Misuse, and Involvement

Gateway Drugs (Caffeine, Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana)

Sedative Hypnotics, Psychotherapeutic Drugs, Psychedelics, and Hallucinogens

Opioids, Stimulants, Depressants, and Inhalants

Prescription Medication, Over-the-Counter Drugs, Dietary Supplements, and Appearance and Performance Enhancers

Evidence-Based Prevention and Treatment Models

Notes:

Description based on online resource