Author: L.A. King
In recent years, the use of illegal substances has increased, particularly 'designer' drugs which have rapidly become part of youth culture. The need for all involved in drug control to have up-to-date information about the subject has never been greater. This book helps meet this need by providing a
chemical background to the legal controls on drugs of abuse. Although focussed on the UK, some of the
provisions of the Misuse of
Drugs Act derive from international treaties; the discussion of technical aspects is therefore of wider relevance. Apart from the Act itself, the book also deals with certain aspects of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations. There is detailed coverage of 'designer drugs'…
