Millions of us make use of psychoactive or mind-altering drugs. Such drugs, both legal and otherwise, can cause pleasure or pain (or both). So, too, can sex, gambling, shopping, dieting, exercise, and Internet use. Addiction or dependence on substances like alcohol, tobacco, illicit and prescribed drugs, and on other risky behaviours, is strongly associated with a broad range of personal and social consequences. They can greatly enhance life or ruin it. The heavy and chronic use of legal and illegal drugs, as well as other compulsive or problematic behaviours, are associated with massive...
Millions of us make use of psychoactive or mind-altering drugs. Such drugs, both legal and otherwise, can cause pleasure or pain (or both). So, too...
Presenting a review of the role of alcohol in Britain in the past 1500 years, this book looks at the UK and its alcohol problem. This book examines the power of the alcohol industry, and the huge amount of money it contributes in taxes.
Presenting a review of the role of alcohol in Britain in the past 1500 years, this book looks at the UK and its alcohol problem. This book examines th...
Humans have been using psychoactive (mind-altering) drugs since ancient times. Barely a day goes by without a drug related issue reaching the headlines, and drugs, in some way or other, affect all of our lives, whether by our own use, the use of those we know, or even from just being a victim of drug related crime. This book provides an accessible and lucid introduction to some of the main health and social issues related to illicit drugs and their use. It reviews a range of popular drugs - including amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, Ecstasy (MDMA), heroin and LSD whilst considering the law...
Humans have been using psychoactive (mind-altering) drugs since ancient times. Barely a day goes by without a drug related issue reaching the headline...
