Pharmacology and Abuse of Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and Related Designer Drugs
A comprehensive review on their mode of action, treatment of abuse and intoxication
Authors: Freye, Enno
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- Can be used as a text book
- An ideal quick reference guide in emergencies
- Covers everything from symptoms to diagnostics
- Enables physicians to identify the drug diverter
- Includes a history of drug abuse
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- About this book
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Finally - a book that covers all aspects of the illicit use of cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy and/or designer drugs such as GHB, written by two experts in their field. The use of these drugs remains a continuous threat in health and medical care delivery, and this book will be an essential asset to the physician who may have to face the evaluation of patients whose use of these drugs compromises an effective treatment plan for other health issues.
The book has been conceived to fill the void in existing physician reference materials, and provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical knowledge and scope of pharmacotherapy in individuals who are hooked on a psychoactive substance.
While detailed scientific information is obtainable in other major articles, the book's straightforward format and style, along with its illustrations, will make for easy reading as emphasis is put on information specifically related to drugs that occur most abused in today’s society. The information provided is based on clinical practice rather than pure experimental data, which will give the physician more effective tools useful in their daily practice. Many mechanisms of action of abuse are described in detail and references are provided to direct the reader to further sources for additional information.
As a special feature, the book incorporates uncluttered tables and charts, which result in immediate clarification of the mode of action on the central nervous system and the reason for misuse, thus avoiding usual long and fatiguing text in common reference books. The book aims to give the reader a clear and concise plan on what to do when being faced with an overdose situation.
A well-organized Table of Contents rapidly leads the reader from general pharmacological issues to the specific overdose syndrome and its management. Additionally, significant emphasis is placed on the practical do's and don’ts for physicians, with special reference to the predictive signs of aberrant drug-related behavior and the identification of the drug diverter by using urine drug screening.
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From the reviews:
“Freye (Heinrich-Heine-Univ., Düsseldorf, Germany) and Levy (Univ. of the Pacific) have accomplished their goal of presenting a comprehensive review of the pharmacology and abuse of several addictive drugs. … This very readable treatise is replete with figures, diagrams, and pictures that enhance the subject. It will be a useful addition to both general and specialized libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general audience.” (G. A. Blevins, Choice, Vol. 47 (11), July, 2010)
- Table of contents (45 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-3
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Production of the Coca Leaf
Pages 9-12
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Cocaine: History of Use
Pages 13-18
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Popularity of Cocaine as a Drug for Medical Treatment
Pages 19-25
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The Different Types of Alkaloids in Coca
Pages 27-27
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Table of contents (45 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Pharmacology and Abuse of Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and Related Designer Drugs
- Book Subtitle
- A comprehensive review on their mode of action, treatment of abuse and intoxication
- Authors
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- Enno Freye
- Copyright
- 2010
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media B.V.
- eBook ISBN
- 978-90-481-2448-0
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-90-481-2448-0
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-90-481-2447-3
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-94-007-9075-9
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XI, 300
- Topics
