Drug Use in Australian Society : 2nd edition - Alison Ritter

Drug Use in Australian Society

2nd edition

By: Alison Ritter, Trevor King, Nicole Lee

Paperback | 5 October 2017 | Edition Number 2

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Drug Use in Australian Society, second edition, brings together and outlines all the relevant concepts, theories and practices pertinent to understanding alcohol and other drug use in Australian society. It introduces the history of drug use in Australian society, outlines theoretical perspectives and explores public policy responses to drug use. It also has a focus on drug policy in action by exploring responses to prevention, treatment, legal issues, regulation and policing.

NEW TO THIS EDITION
  • New chapter 5. Images of Drugs in Popular Culture
  • New chapter 9. Drug Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy Treatments
  • Chapter 7. Primary Prevention heavily revised
  • Discussion Questions expanded – useful for classroom discussion and to help students relate theory to practical situations
  • New case study feature allows students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations
  • Completely updated with current policy and references.
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Fraser & Moore, The Drug Effect: Health, Crime and Society, Cambridge University Press, 2011

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