A book loaded with facts about drugs in our
culture, Drugs and the Human Body contains
current applications of drugs in our society and up-to-date topics. Written by a health professional, its clear, comprehensive style is well-suited to many different readers. The material is presented in a thorough manner but is not bogged down with unnecessary detail. Comprehensive chapters cover such topics as: what a drug is; where they come from; federal laws; drug
metabolism; narcotic analgesics; stimulants; barbiturates; alcohol; tranquilizers; marijuana; hallucinogens, street drugs, designer drugs, club drugs, and predatory drugs; the contraceptive pill; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; and…
This author writes on this subject in an informative and unbiased way. I am a nursing student and this kind of knowledge is essential. Especially since I will probably end up working in an Emergency…
