Emmett, David Nice, Graeme <br/><br/>
Understanding street drugs : a handbook of substance misuse for parents, teachers and other professionals /  
David Emmett and Graeme Nice 
 - 2nd edition 
 - London and Philadelphia;   J. Kingsley,   2006 
 - 335p. Pbk 
<br/><br/>A brief history of drug use and a snapshot of the current drugs situation in Britain -- Cannabis (Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol -- Stimulants -- Hallucinogens -- Opiates -- Volatile substance abuse : 'sniffing' -- Tranquillisers and sleeping pills (anxyiolytics and hypnotics) -- Anabolic steroids -- Over-the-counter medicines and prescription-only medicines -- 'Date rape' drugs -- Signs and symptoms of substance misuse : things you need to look out for -- Physical evidence of possible drug or substance use -- Managing drug-related incidents -- Common reasons for drug and substance misuse, and details of available treatment -- The language of drug and substance abuse -- The legislation debate. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781843103516 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Youth - Drug use - Prevention<br/>Drug abuse - Treatment - Great Britain<br/>Drug abuse - Study and teaching - Great Britain
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.293 EMM