7.5" X 10"; 320 pages per volume; 960 total pages; Full color; Library Binding
Consultant(s)
Howard Liddle; Michael J. Kuhar
HIGH SCHOOL AND UP
No. of Volumes
3
Special Features
Over 350 illustrations
List Price
US$ 399.93
Discounted Price
US$ 279.95
Few problems threaten the well-being
of individuals and society as much as the abuse of drugs and alcohol, especially
during the period of adolescent development, when peer pressure is at a maximum,
especially in school. Despite the importance of this concern, virtually no
subject is more misunderstood and prone to misrepresentation. This encyclopedia
looks closely at all issues surrounding the causes of abuse and addiction, the
prospects for treatment, and the social consequences of drug abuse throughout
society.
Arrangement
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3 volumes in A-Z format
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295 signed articles
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Volume glossaries, indexes, and tables of drugs
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Entries include:
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Brief definition of the subject
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Color-coding by category of interest
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Key Facts box for particular drugs includes:
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Legal and chemical classification
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Alternate names
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Forms and methods of consumption
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Legal and chemical classification
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Legal and chemical classification
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Short-term and long-term effects
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Signs and dangers of abuse
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Color photographs, diagrams, and tables
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Cross-references
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Resources for further study in every volume, including Web
resources and hotlines of government and social service agencies
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Drug table in every volume
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Volume glossary
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Volume index
Scope
The substances themselves, the nature of substance abuse
and treatment, and the impact of drugs on society make up the three areas of
interest addressed in this reference tool. Articles on
substances cover
types of drugs such as antidepressants and inhalants; particular substances
prone to abuse such as alcohol, marijuana, and Ritalin; and chemicals natural to
the human body such as endorphins. The second category of articles explores the
concepts associated with abuse,
addiction, and treatment, including blood-brain barrier, cold
turkey, risk factors, and step programs, as well as organizations such as DARE
and Gamblers Anonymous and legal issues such as drug courts and enforcement of
laws. Finally, the
society category
includes entries on topics such as drug control policy, international
cooperation, and
sports.
Index
Volume 3 includes:
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Comprehensive glossary
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Comprehensive index
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5 subject indexes
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Index of drugs
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Index of human physiology
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Index of drug manufacturing and trade
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Index of abuse, addiction, and treatment
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Index of social and legal issues
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Comprehensive resources for further study
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Further reading and research for younger readers
Benefits
A no-nonsense account of all aspects of the abuse of
drugs and alcohol in society today, prepared by experts and practitioners
devoted to drug research and drug treatment. Will enrich your
institution’s resources for creating a healthy and safe learning
environment as mandated and funded by federal and state legislation.
Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers Booklist, 2006
Drugs and Society
"The clear, well-written entries range in length from
one to six pages and conclude with "see-also" references. Visually
appealing, clear, color diagrams, photographs, text boxes, tables, and charts
aid in understanding. The attractive layout will encourage
browsing." School Library
Journal, April 2006
"Written by experts and
practitioners dedicated to drug research and drug treatment—and enhanced
with color photographs, diagrams, and key facts about the drugs—it belongs
in every middle and high school library, and in public and academic
libraries." Choice,
March 2006
"The encyclopedic "Drugs And Society"
series is intended for high school students through young adults, and highly
recommended to community library collections as well as school libraries who
will want to consider it a standard reference
acquisition." Children’s
Bookwatch, March 2006
"Overall, this is a nicely
produced set that would be suitable for public, school, and academic
libraries." American
Reference Books Annual, March 2006
"The
encyclopedia succeeds in providing comprehensive coverage of its subject, and
does so in clear, readable prose and an accessible, attractive
format." Booklist,
February 2006
"The work will be well-used in school, community
college and public
libraries." Reference &
Research Book News, February 2006
