Pharmacology and Abuse of Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and Related Designer Drugs
: Enno Freye
Pharmacology and Abuse of Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ecstasy and Designer Drugs: A comprehensive review on their mode of action, treatment of abuse and intoxication
Enno Freye
Publisher: Springer
Number Of Pages: 300
Publication Date: 2009-10-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9048124476
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789048124473
Product Description:
Finally – a book that covers all aspects of the illicit use of cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy and/or designer drugs such as GHB, written 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 s, the book’s straightforward format and style, along with its illustrations, will make for easy reading as emphasis is put on information specifically 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 incorpos 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 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- behavior and the identification of the drug diverter using urine drug screening.
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