Symptoms and Signs of Substance Misuse

The misuse of both legally prescribed and illegally supplied drugs is now so widespread that it affects, either directly or indirectly, a high proportion of the population, impacting many areas of daily life. There are few countries that are not touched by some aspect of substance misuse and the consequences for individuals, families and the wider community can be devastating.

The third edition of Symptoms and Signs of Substance Misuse has been completely updated and revised, continuing to provide trusted information from leading experts.

• Basic principles of treatment for the most commonly encountered substances¿from tobacco and alcohol to cocaine and heroin, as well as ''designer'' drugs
• The legal aspects of substance misuse highlighted throughout
• Convenient A-Z format helps you find information at a glance
• References and further reading direct you to more authoritative information about each substan