This book is a concise and focused volume on the metabolism and measurable effects of drugs on the human body. Beginning with basic concepts and models, the book details the specifics of absorption, distribution, and elimination mechanisms and rates of commonly
abused drugs. It analyzes the effects of drug use on
human performance including response time, memory and cognition, and physiological changes. Packed with data and comparative studies, this handy volume considers the effects of marketed and prescription medications as well as illicit drugs. Containing 29
figures and tables and extensive references, this is a must-have resource for the influence of drug use and abuse on human…
