Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs


Book Description

Volume 1. A-L -- volume 2. M-Z, Appendexes, Organizations, Glossary, Index




UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs & Addictive Substances


Book Description

This volume, containing entries from marijuana to nitrous oxide, covers the drug's history, typical users, effects on the body, treatment options, consequences of use, legal issues, and more.







The Gale Encyclopedia of Prescription Drugs: M-Z


Book Description

This encyclopedia features entries on the most commonly prescribed drugs. It describes potential side effects, drug and food interactions, recommended dosages, and warnings/precautions.




The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health


Book Description

"Presents authoritative, comprehensive information on more than 200 mental disorders as well as drugs, treatments and therapies, alternative treatments, diagnostic and evaluation procedures, and related biological concepts totaling 530 articles"--Provided by publisher.




Drugs and Controlled Substances


Book Description

Provides detailed information about the composition, history, effects, uses and abuses of common drugs, including illegal drugs and addictive substances, as well as commonly abused classes of prescription drugs.




Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery


Book Description

This collection provides authoritative coverage of neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community factors, prevention theories and techniques, professional issues, the criminal justice system and substance abuse, assessment and diagnosis, and more.




The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine


Book Description

Contains articles that provide medical information about a wide variety of common diseases, disorders, tests, and treatments; arranged alphabetically from N-to-S; and includes cross-references, definitions of terms, and lists of resources.




The Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health


Book Description

Provides in-depth coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, along with issues related to physical, cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four




Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior


Book Description

From Publisher's Website: The Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior, 3rd edition updates and expands upon the award-winning second edition of this set, addressing social, medical, legal, and political issues related to substance use and addictive behavior. New essays report on contemporary socio-political topics such as the role of drugs and alcohol in the media, the prevalence of drugs in the international sports and fashion industries, the relationship between drug trafficking and terrorism, and the impact of the Internet on drug and alcohol use. The third edition also expands international coverage of historical and modern perspectives on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use in more than 30 countries and regions, including the Caribbean, the Middle East, and China. Many of the 545 topical entries are enhanced by statistical charts, graphs, tables, and photographs.