ABSTRACT

A comprehensive review of the chemical, clinical, pharmaco-logical, medical and social aspects of the chemicals that are widely abused is presented in this highly informative publication. The contributing authors represent expertise in clinical medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, pharmacology, social work and psychiatry. The scientific discussion, phar-

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|10 pages

The National Perspective of Drug Abuse

chapter 3|16 pages

Behavioral Pharmacology of Drug Abuse

chapter 5|14 pages

Pharmacology of Cocaine Abuse

chapter 6|18 pages

Cocaine Kinetics in Humans

chapter 7|12 pages

Cocaine Pharmacology and Toxicology

chapter 13|12 pages

Designer Drugs: An Overview