Rev. ed. of: Drug abuse. c1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-395) and index.

This comprehensive and balanced book covers the history, policy, and theory of drug use to give readers a full overview and understanding of the subject. Both highly informative and full of current data, this book is also approachable.-- The table of contents has been revised for a more logical sequence.-- For added readability, the author has reduced redundancy across the chapters, including the number of quotes and boxes throughout.-- Hot topics include the latest information on drug abuse treatments, the impact of drugs on our society, policy implications, and the criminal justice system responses.