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Book Detail
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Drug Abuse Sourcebook, 7th Ed.
Chambers, James, Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780780816831 Category: ConsHlth: Substance Abuse
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Synopsis:
Drug abuse remains a growing problem in the United States. In 2020 survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that an estimated 59.3 million Americans ages 12 or older-21.4 percent of the population-had used an illicit drug or abused prescription medication. This figure represented an increase from previous years mainly due to the widespread prevalence of marijuana use and increasing prescription drug misuse. There are spots of good news, however. The medical, social, and familial costs of substance use are enormous-nearly $740 billion a year according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Drug Abuse Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides updated information about the abuse of illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications. It provides statistics about U.S. drug users as well as details about specific drugs of abuse, including their health consequences, addiction potential, and other harms to individuals, their families, and communities. The book offers information on drug rehabilitation and treatment options, as well as drug-use prevention strategies for parents, employers, individuals, and others seeking help for themselves or a loved one. The book concludes with glossaries of terms related to drug abuse and directories of resources for additional help and information.
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