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Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Alan Cornwell (Bulmershe College of Higher Education, Reading)

Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health By Alan Cornwell (Bulmershe College of Higher Education, Reading)

Summary

This concise introductory textbook covers the biochemical, behavioural and social factors which influence the mind. It discusses all commonly misused groups of drugs, including those available on prescription, hallucinogens, narcotics, and socially acceptable drugs such as caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. The final chapters deal with mental health and illness.

Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Summary

Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health by Alan Cornwell (Bulmershe College of Higher Education, Reading)

This introductory textbook covers the biochemical, behavioural and social factors which influence the mind. It discusses all major groups of drugs which are commonly misused, including drugs normally available only on prescription, hallucinogenic drugs, narcotics, and socially acceptable drugs such as caffeine and nicotine. Alcohol, as the most widely used drug of abuse in most developed countries, is considered in detail: the biological effects of alcohol, the problems resulting from alcohol use, and the means by which alcohol abuse can be controlled, are all discussed. The final chapters deal with mental health and mental illness. An excellent introduction to the topic for advanced school and beginning undergraduate biology students.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Drugs and drug abuse; 2. Socially acceptable drugs; 3. Misuse of prescribed and related drugs; 4. Hallucinogenic drugs; 5. Opiates and other narcotics; 6. The biology of alcohol; 7. The problems of alcohol use; 8. Prevention and control of alcohol problems; 9. Help for problem drinkers; 10. Mental health and mental illness; 11. Alzheimer's disease and other dementias; 12. Other mental illnesses; Further reading; Index.

Additional information

GOR001566258
9780521437103
0521437105
Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health by Alan Cornwell (Bulmershe College of Higher Education, Reading)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
19930107
108
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