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Prescription drug abuse / by Bryant, Robert L.(Robert Leslie),1982-author.(CARDINAL)816512; Forman, Howard L.,author.(CARDINAL)816461;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The prescribed epidemic : an overview of prescription drug abuse -- The science of addiction and drug abuse -- "Downers" : sedatives, sleep aids, and anxiolytics -- "Pain-killers" : opioids and opiates -- "Uppers" and performance enhancers : stimulants and related drugs -- The business of medicine -- Harm reduction -- Case studies."The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk. This book explores those risks as well as controversies surrounding this public health issue"--
Subjects: Medication abuse.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Overcoming prescription drug addiction : a guide to coping and understanding / by Colvin, Rod,1950-(CARDINAL)767262; Colvin, Rod,1950-Prescription drug addiction.;
Includes bibliographies and index.
Subjects: Drug abuse.; Medication abuse.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Prescription drug abuse / by Estren, Mark J.;
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Subjects: Medication abuse.; Drug abuse.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Prescription drug addiction : the hidden epidemic : a guide to coping and understanding / by Colvin, Rod,1950-(CARDINAL)767262;
Understanding drug abuse & addiction -- Voices of recovery -- Treatment for addiction -- Support for families -- Voices of hope -- Seniors: at risk for misuse and addiction -- Pain management -- Why physicians misprescribe -- How drugs are diverted from pharmacies -- State monitoring programs.
Subjects: Medication abuse.; Drug abuse.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Drugs : a very short introduction / by Iversen, Leslie L.,author.(CARDINAL)513968;
Includes bibliographical references and index.1. History -- 2. How drugs work -- 3. Drugs as medicines -- 4. Recreational drugs -- 5. Making new medicines -- 6. What can we expect in the future? -- Refences -- Further reading -- Index.The twentieth century saw a remarkable upsurge of research on drugs, with major advances in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stomach ulcers, cancer, and metal illnesses. These, along with the introduction of the oral contraceptive, have altered all of our lives. There has also been an increase in the recreational use and abuse of drugs in the Western world.1420L
Subjects: Drugs.; Drug abuse.; Medication.;
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ADHD medication abuse : Ritalin®, Adderall®, & other addictive stimulants / by Waters, Rosa,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-43) and index.What are ADHD medications? -- What are the downsides of these drugs? -- What are stimulants? -- What is ADHD and why are these drugs used to treat it? -- What is Ritalin? -- What is Adderall? -- What are some of the other stimulants used to treat ADHD? -- What is the history of ADHD medications? -- What do ADHD mediations do to your brain? -- What do ADHD medications do to your body? -- Why are ADHD medications addictive? -- Why do teenagers abuse ADHD medications? -- How can you tell if someone is abusing ADHD medications? -- Is it a crime to abuse ADHD medications? -- What happens if you mix alcohol and ADHD medications? -- More questions? -- Further reading.
Subjects: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.; Methylphenidate; Drug abuse.; Medication abuse.; Teenagers;
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Drugs and controlled substances : information for students / by Blachford, Stacey.(CARDINAL)702729; Blachford, Stacey.(CARDINAL)702729; Krapp, Kristine M.(CARDINAL)212974;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.2C-B (Nexus) -- Alcohol -- Amphetamines -- Amyl nitrate -- Anabolic steroids -- Antidepressants -- Barbiturates -- Benzodiazepine -- Benzylpiperazine/Trifluromethylphenylpiperazine -- Caffeine -- Catha edulis -- Cocaine -- Codeine -- Creatine -- Designer drugs -- Dextroamphetamine -- Dextromethorphan -- Diet pills -- Dimethyltryptamine -- Diuretics -- Ecstasy -- Ephedra/Ma Huang -- Fentanyl -- GBL -- GHB -- Herbal drugs -- Heroin -- Hydromorphone -- Inhalants -- Ketamine -- LSD -- Marijuana -- Melatonin -- Meperidine -- Mescaline -- Methadone -- Methamphetamines -- Methaqualone -- Methylphenidate -- Morphine -- Nicotine -- Nitrous oxide -- Opium -- Oxycodone -- PCP -- PMA and PMMA -- Psilocybin -- Rohypnol -- Salvia divinorum -- Tranquilizers.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.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Drug abuse.; Drugs.; Medication.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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North Carolina needs to strengthen its system for monitoring and preventing the abuse of prescribed controlled substances : final report to the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee / by North Carolina.General Assembly.Program Evaluation Division.(CARDINAL)295918;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Medication abuse;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Ritalin : a difficult choice / by Porterfield, Jason.(CARDINAL)669658;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 57-61) and index.Introduction -- Ritalin and our culture -- Ritalin and your body -- Human behavior and addiction -- Policies, legislation, and reform -- Calling it quits -- Ritalin and society.Discusses the history and the dangers of ritalin.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Medication abuse; Methylphenidate.;
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Prescription drugs / by Ramen, Fred.(CARDINAL)703391;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 59-60) and index.The history and physiology of prescription drug abuse -- Use and abuse -- Coping with abuse -- Prescription drugs and the legal system -- Prescription drug abuse and society -- Prescription drug abuse and the media.Frank discussion of the issue of prescription drug abuse.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Drug abuse; Drugs.; Drugs; Medication abuse.; Medication.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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