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Non-medical and illicit use of psychoactive drugs

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Editors:
  1. Suzanne Nielsen

    1. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

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  2. Raimondo Bruno

    1. University of Tasmania School of Psychology, Launceston, Australia

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  3. Susan Schenk

    1. Victoria University of Wellington School of Psychology, Wellington, New Zealand

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  • Provides a unique perspective on drugs of abuse by indicating potential benefits associated with use
  • Presents potential benefits alongside the potential costs associated with long term exposure
  • Reveals the abuse liability of some drugs that are not typically associated with dependence but are routinely administered as treatment for various disorders

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences (CTBN, volume 34)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Preclinical Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs

    • Jenny Paola Berrío Sánchez, Bart A. Ellenbroek
    Pages 1-16

  3. Contribution of Impulsivity and Serotonin Receptor Neuroadaptations to the Development of an MDMA (‘Ecstasy’) Substance Use Disorder

    • Susan Schenk, Dane Aronsen
    Pages 17-32

  4. The Abuse Potential of Prescription Opioids in Humans—Closing in on the First Century of Research

    • Sharon L. Walsh, Shanna Babalonis
    Pages 33-58

  5. Over-the-Counter Codeine—from Therapeutic Use to Dependence, and the Grey Areas in Between

    • Suzanne Nielsen, Marie Claire Van Hout
    Pages 59-75

  6. Injection of Pharmaceuticals Designed for Oral Use: Harms Experienced and Effective Harm Reduction Through Filtration

    • Stuart McLean, Rahul Patel, Raimondo Bruno
    Pages 77-98

  7. Misuse of Methylphenidate

    • David B. Clemow
    Pages 99-124

  8. Misuse and Associated Harms of Quetiapine and Other Atypical Antipsychotics

    • Mark E. Montebello, Jonathan Brett
    Pages 125-139

  9. Benzodiazepines

    • Suzanne Nielsen
    Pages 141-159

  10. Recent Trends in Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Police Detainees in New Zealand, 2010–2015

    • Chris Wilkins, Jitesh Prasad, Karl Parker, Marta Rychert, Helen Moewaka Barnes
    Pages 161-172

  11. The Impact of Legalizing and Regulating Weed: Issues with Study Design and Emerging Findings in the USA

    • Priscillia E. Hunt, Jeremy Miles
    Pages 173-198
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This volume is devoted to descriptions of non medical as well as medical uses for some drugs that have typically, or not so typically, been associated with drug abuse. One major objective of this book is to identify costs and benefits of drug abuse. The book highlights drugs including 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), cannabinoids, opioids and methylphenidate  because of their well-documented potential for abuse and provides new and emerging evidence of their potential to treat some chronic disease states alongside the potential consequences of exposure.  

Editors and Affiliations

  • National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

    Suzanne Nielsen

  • University of Tasmania School of Psychology, Launceston, Australia

    Raimondo Bruno

  • Victoria University of Wellington School of Psychology, Wellington, New Zealand

    Susan Schenk

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