Drug Use and Misuse
“Drug Use and Misuse” by Stephen A. Maisto is a comprehensive examination of contemporary drug issues, published by Cengage in July 2021. This 9th edition spans 528 pages and is presented in English, offering an interdisciplinary approach that integrates historical, social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives. The text emphasizes that the effects of drugs are influenced not only by their inherent properties but also by the psychological and biological traits of the user.
Readers will find thorough updates reflecting the latest research, social trends, and legal changes in the field of drug use. The book includes current survey data on drug use patterns both nationally and internationally, alongside insights from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Additionally, timely essays and critical thinking questions are designed to enhance the real-world application of the concepts discussed, while the MindTap digital learning solution provides flexible study tools for a more interactive learning experience.
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Taking an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues, Maisto/Galizio/Connors’ DRUG USE AND MISUSE, 9th Edition, weaves historical, social, psychological, cultural, biological and medical perspectives as it emphasizes the idea that a drug’s effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the psychological and biological characteristics of its user. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, social trends and legal changes, the new edition includes current survey data on patterns of drug use nationally and internationally as well as recent data from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Timely essays and critical thinking questions help you focus on the real-world application of chapter concepts, while the MindTap digital learning solution equips you with anywhere, anytime study tools.
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