A-Z of Substance Misuse and Drug Addiction (Professional Keywords, 11)

If you are looking for an incisive and highly readable account of current research and debates in the field of drugs and substance misuse, then this is the book for you. Written by a leading researcher and commentator, the A-Z of Substance Misuse and Drug Addiction succinctly encapsulates the key ideas in policy and practice which dominate the addictions field. Expertly organised into just over 70 entries, the book offers numerous cross-references to help you steer a path between connecting ideas. An impressive range of contemporary references accompany the entries, enabling you to dig deeper into the extensive multidisciplinary literature. International in scope and covering legal and illegal drugs, this is an ideal gateway text and companion for students, trainees, practitioners and researchers studying or working in the substance misuse and addictions fields. Social Science,Social Work Launching Palgrave's new interdisciplinary Professional Keywords series, this reader-friendly reference guide distils the vast field of substance use and drug addiction into digestible, yet authoritative, chunks. With just over 70 entries, it is the perfect introduction to the key concepts in drug use, drug addiction and treatment