Living with DrugsNow in its sixth edition, Living with Drugs continues to be a well-respected and indispensable reference tool. Michael Gossop has updated this new edition to take account of new laws and practices that have come in to place since the previous edition, published in 2000. Written in an accessible style and providing a balanced perspective, the book is ideal for non-specialists in training, such as student nurses and social workers and for anyone with an interest in this complex, ever-present and emotive issue. |
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Page 102
... result of ingesting almost any substance , including food and water . The short - term physiological effects of cannabis are fairly unremarkable . One of the most common effects is a reddening of the eyes . This seems to have no real ...
... result of ingesting almost any substance , including food and water . The short - term physiological effects of cannabis are fairly unremarkable . One of the most common effects is a reddening of the eyes . This seems to have no real ...
Page 111
... result . If the same experiment were repeated by another researcher , a quite different result could easily be obtained . The chances of error decrease when the researcher has greater control over the conditions of their experiment . In ...
... result . If the same experiment were repeated by another researcher , a quite different result could easily be obtained . The chances of error decrease when the researcher has greater control over the conditions of their experiment . In ...
Page 157
... result , many barbiturate abusers inject themselves with an unsterile acid containing lumps of chalk , and abscesses are a frequent medical complication of this most ill - advised form of drug taking . Such abscesses are smelly , nasty ...
... result , many barbiturate abusers inject themselves with an unsterile acid containing lumps of chalk , and abscesses are a frequent medical complication of this most ill - advised form of drug taking . Such abscesses are smelly , nasty ...
Contents
The Chemistry of Everyday Life | 1 |
The Effects of Drugs | 13 |
The Social Context | 31 |
Copyright | |
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