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Drugs : a very short introduction / by Iversen, Leslie L.;

DRUG & SUBSTANCE ABUSE: SOCIAL ASPECTS. The twentieth century saw a remarkable upsurge of research on drugs, with major advances in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stomach ulcers, cancer, and metal illnesses. These, along with the introduction of the oral contraceptive, have altered all of our lives. There has also been an increase in the recreational use and abuse of drugs in the Western world. This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, gives a non-technical account of how drugs work in the body. Reviewing both legal (alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine) and illegal drugs, Les Iversen disscusses why some are addictive, and whether drug laws need reform. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.--Includes bibliographical references and index.History -- How drugs work -- Drugs as medicines -- Recreational drugs -- Making new medicines -- What can we expect in the future?.

Subjects: Drugs.;

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The dangers of hallucinogens / by MacKay, Jenny,1978-author.; Gale (Firm);

Includes bibliographical references and index.ch. 1. Hallucinogens : the scope of the problem -- ch. 2. Effects of using hallucinogens -- ch. 3. Hallucinogens and the potential for addiction -- ch. 4. Challenges in treating hallucinogen use -- ch. 5. Preventing the abuse of hallucinogens.This book discusses the scope of the problem; effects of use and abuse; addiction; treatment and recovery; and prevention.Description based on print version record.

Subjects: Hallucinogenic drugs.; Drug abuse.;

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Wonder drug : 7 scientifically proven ways that serving others is the best medicine for yourself / by Trzeciak, Stephen,author.; Mazzarelli, Anthony,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.It's not you, it's me culture -- Survival of the kindest? -- The giving paradoxes -- How self-serving are you? -- The brain and body when serving others -- Physical health through serving others -- Mental health through serving others -- Happiness through serving others -- Success through serving others -- Motives matter -- Start small -- Be thankful -- Be purposeful -- Find common ground -- See it -- Elevate -- Know your power."A pair of doctors team up to illuminate, through neuroscience and captivating stories from their clinical practice, how serving others-and pitching in to the world in general-is a secret superpower. If a doctor's prescription could bring you: - Longer life - Better health - More energy and resilience - Less burnout, depression and anxiety - More happiness, fulfillment and well-being - More personal and professional success (including higher income) - And, no harmful side effects Would you take it? In Wonder Drug, physician scientists Stephen Trzeciak, M.D., and Anthony Mazzarelli, M.D., illuminate, through neuroscience and captivating stories from their clinical practices, how being a giving, other-focused person is a secret superpower. Serving others-and pitching in to the world in general-is the evidence-based way to live your life. Kinder people not only live longer, they also live better. Science shows that serving others is not just the right thing to do, it's also the smart thing to do. Wonder Drug will make you rethink your notions of "self-care" and "me time," and realize that focusing on others is a potent antidote to the weariness that so many of us feel in modern times. Getting outside of your own head, outside the swirl of self-concern that may dominate your mental chatter, is, ironically, one of the best things you can do for yourself. Building upon their earlier work showing that, in the context of healthcare, having more compassion for patients is a powerful way to not only achieve better patient outcomes, but also promote well-being, resilience and resistance to burnout among healthcare workers, Trzeciak and Mazzarelli now extend their research to uncover how the power of serving others reaches far beyond the medical world and can be a life-changing therapy for everyone. Wonder Drug relates to the varying meanings of giving in real people's daily lives. The stories in this book will convince and inspire you to make simple prism changes. You don't need a total life upheaval, just a purposeful shift in mindset. In fact, the crucial first piece of the evidence-based prescription is this: start small. Per science, the best way to well-being and finding your true fulfillment is this: scan your orbit for the people around you in need of help, and go fill that need, as often as you can"--

Subjects: Altruism; Helping behavior; Self-actualization (Psychology); Mental health.; Mind and body.; Mental Health;

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Ecstasy : the complete guide : a comprehensive look at the risks and benefits of MDMA / by Holland, Julie,1965-;

Includes bibliographical references (p. 405-442) and index.

Subjects: Ecstasy (Drug);

© c2001., Park Street Press,

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Drug resistance / by Boslaugh, Sarah.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Section I. Overview and historical background of drug resistance. The science of drug resistance -- The role of human behavior in drug resistance -- The scope of the problem today -- Specific diseases -- Measures to combat drug resistance -- Section II. Contemporary issues and debates. Drug resistance as a national and international issue -- Changing physician and pharmacist behavior -- Changing patient behavior -- Balancing individual and societal rights -- Contributions of research to the fight against drug resistance -- Antibiotics in animal husbandry -- Section III. Resources. Primary documents -- Timeline -- Sources for further information."Written in clear, nontechnical language, this investigation of drug resistance provides readers with an overview of the scientific issues, the current scope of the problem nationally and globally, and the measures that can be taken to combat this public health crisis. Provides an accessibly written introduction to the science of drug resistance that addresses both the biology of how microbes become resistant and the social practices that can foster drug resistance. Summarizes information about the scope of drug resistance both in the United States and worldwide, allowing readers to understand this issue both as a national concern and in the global context. Suggests a number of measures that can be taken to combat drug resistance, from changes in individual behaviors to larger policy changes. Discusses complex ethical issues such as the need to weigh individual freedoms against societal rights in a balanced manner."

Subjects: Drug resistance.; Antibiotics.;

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Club drugs / by Hawkins, Cordelia T.,author.; Gale (Firm);

Includes bibliographical references and index.ch. 1. Club drugs in real life -- ch. 2. Club drug history and use -- ch. 3. LSC -- ch. 4. Other hallucinogens -- ch. 5. MDMA -- ch. 6. Ketamine, GHB, and Rohypnol -- ch. 7. Inhalants -- ch. 8. Club drugs and society -- ch. 9. Preventing club drug abuse.This book explores how club drugs affect the body, the laws surrounding them, how they affect society, and the ways people can prevent abuse of these drugs. A glossary of key words, an index, Infographics, informative sidebars, and reviewed sources for further research are also provided.Description based on print version record.

Subjects: Designer drugs; Drug abuse; Rave culture; Drug control;

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Designer drugs : Deadly chemistry / by McPhee, Edna,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Drugs by design -- Music festivals and designer drugs -- Leaving the lab: the origins of designer drugs -- The "design" in designer drugs -- Regret, roofies, and rape culture -- Defeating designer drugs -- The long come down.The use of designer drugs such as LSD, Ecstasy, and methamphetamines is unfortunately widespread among young adults, particularly in club or party settings. These drugs are especially risky because they are made in batches in individual home labs, so there is no way to tell how much of any dangerous substance was used in their creation. Readers learn the risks associated with using many of these designer drugs. The accessible text, complemented by full-color photographs and in-depth sidebars, gives them the facts they need to make safe choices.Description based on print version record.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

Subjects: Electronic books.; Designer drugs.; Drug abuse.;

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Drug smugglers on drug smuggling : lessons from the inside / by Decker, Scott H.; Chapman, Margaret Townsend,1972-;

Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-206) and index.Motivation for the study -- Organization of the study -- Drug smuggling organizations -- Movement of drugs -- Roles, recruitment into, and remaining involved in the drug smuggling trade -- Balancing risk and reward -- Making sense of drug smuggling : conclusions and summary.

Subjects: Drug traffic.; Drug dealers.;

© 2008., Temple University Press,

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Prescription Drugs. by Newton, David E.;

Cover -- Half Title -- Series -- Dedication -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Background and History -- Drug Basics -- Drug Sources -- Drug Types -- Drug Nomenclature -- The Drug Approval Process -- Preclinical Testing -- Clinical Testing -- FDA Approval -- Unapproved Drugs -- Orphan Drugs -- Prescription Drugs in History -- The History of Pharmaceutics -- Narcotics -- Opiates -- Semi-Synthetic Opioids -- Synthetic Opioids -- Monitoring of Drug Use -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions -- Testing New Drugs -- Animal Experimentation -- Human Experimentation -- Testing Biases -- Reforming Drug Trial Inequities -- Prescription Drug Abuse -- Types of Prescription Drugs of Abuse -- Stimulants -- CNS Depressants -- Opioids -- The Cost of Prescription Drugs -- The Data -- Causes -- Corporate Expenses and Profits -- Other Causes -- Possible Solutions -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Perspectives -- Introduction -- The Cork Board -- Kyle Citrin, Clay Knibbs, and Carter Soboleski -- Climate Change and Prescription Drugs: The Impacts of Increased Temperature on Public Health -- Drug Discovery: A Twentieth-Century Story of Scientific Curiosity, Persistence, and Creative Guesswork -- Will Naloxone Become a Real "Superhero"? -- Drugs and the Professional Bodybuilder -- The Significance of Statistics -- Prescription Drug Ads That Target Consumers -- The Human Brain -- The Second-Best Time -- Sick Full Time -- The Drug Supply Chain and the United States -- Can Information Technology Help Curb Prescription Drug Abuse? -- 4 Profiles -- Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies -- Bayer AG -- Drug Enforcement Administration -- Carl Durham (1892-1974) -- Hubert Humphrey (1911-1978) -- Paul Janssen (1926-2003) -- Kaiser Family Foundation -- William Proctor Jr. (1817-1874) -- Friedrich Sertürner (1783-1841).Alexander "Sasha" Shulgin (1925-2014) -- Daniel B. Smith (1792-1883) -- 5 Data and Documents -- Data -- Table 5.1. Urban-Rural Differences in Drug Overdose Death Rates, by Sex, Age, and Type of Drugs Involved, 1999-2017 -- Table 5.2. Strategies Used by U.S. Adults to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs, 2013-2017 -- Table 5.3. Descriptive Statistics on Prescription Drug Prices for Select Countries, 2018 -- Table 5.4. Median Total Cost of Top-Selling Brand-Name Drugs, 2012-2017 -- Table 5.5. Prescription Drug Use in the Past 30 Days, by Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, and Age: United States, Selected Years 1988-1994through 2013-2016 -- Table 5.6. Trends in Use of One or More Prescription Drugs in the Past 30 Days, by Age,2007-2016 -- Table 5.7. Most Commonly Used Prescription Drug Types in the Past 30 Days, by Age Group, 2015-2016 -- Documents -- Durham-Humphrey Amendment (1951) -- Controlled Substances Act (1970) -- Orphan Drug Act of 1983 -- Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act (1984) -- Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 -- State Doctor Shopping Laws (1990/2011) -- Prescription Drug User Fee Act (1992) -- Animal Drug Availability Act (1996) -- Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 -- FDA Bad Ad Program (2010) -- United States ex rel. Michael Mullen v. AmerisourceBergen Corporation, et al. (2018), -- American Patients First (2018) -- Generic Drugs: Questions &amp -- Answers (2018) -- Association for Accessible Medicines v. Frosh (2018) -- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (2020) -- The American Hospital Association v. Azar (2020) -- 6 Resources -- Books -- Articles -- Reports -- Internet -- 7 Chronology -- Glossary -- Index.This book examines the evolution of prescription drugs in the United States, as well as the formation of the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with a history of prescription drugs, dating back to their origins, then moves through the Industrial Revolution and into the present day. It also delves into the issues and controversies related to prescription drugs, such as drug costs, regulations, prescription drug abuse, insurance complications, and more. Both implemented and proposed solutions are also discussed. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is that it surveys the history of prescription drugs in a manner that helps the reader identify key issues in an easy-to-understand fashion. Finally, the perspectives chapter allows a broad range of voices to be heard, allowing crucial, diverse perspectives to round out the author's expertise.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2022. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

Subjects: Electronic books.; Drugs-Handbooks, manuals, etc.;

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Prescription drugs / by Pampel, Fred C.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I: Overview of the topic. Introduction to prescription drugs ; The law and prescription drugs ; Chronology ; Biographical listing ; Glossary -- Part II: Guide to further research. How to research prescription drugs ; Annotated bibliography ; Organizations and agencies -- Part III: Appendices. Appendix A. Guidance for industry: consumer-directed broadcast advertisements ; Appendix B. Guidance: drug safety information -- FDA's communication to the public ; Appendix C. NIDA infofacts: prescription and over-the-counter medications ; Appendix D. The FDA's drug review process: ensuring drugs are safe and effective ; Appendix E. Inside clinical trials: testing medical products in people ; Appendix F. Strategies to reduce medication errors: working to improve medication safety.Discusses the ethics of prescription drugs, including the possibility of overprescribing, prescription drug abuse, and multiple prescription drug interactions that may harm health.

Subjects: Drugs; Drug development; Prescription Drugs; Drug Approval; Prescription Drugs; Drugs.; Drug industry.;

© c2010., Facts on File,

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