Download or read book The Book of Drugs written by Mike Doughty and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the addiction and recovery of the world-renowned solo artist and former lead singer and songwriter of Soul Coughing.
Download or read book Too Cool for Drugs written by Sharon Scott and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 1993 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas tells how he learned about drug abuse and refused cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants, and suggests other things to do and ways to turn down the offer of drugs.
Download or read book Drugs in American Society written by Nancy E. Marion and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 1236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 450 entries, this easy-to-read encyclopedia provides concise information about the history of and recent trends in drug use and drug abuse in the United States—a societal problem with an estimated cost of $559 billion a year. Despite decades of effort and billions of dollars spent to combat the problem, illicit drug use in the United States is still rampant and shows no sign of abating. Covering illegal drugs ranging from marijuana and LSD to cocaine and crystal meth, this authoritative reference work examines patterns of drug use in American history, as well as drug control and interdiction efforts from the nineteenth century to the present. This encyclopedia provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the various aspects of the American drug problem, including the drugs themselves, the actions taken in attempts to curb or stop the drug trade, the efforts at intervention and treatment of those individuals affected by drug use, and the cultural and economic effects of drug use in the United States. More than 450 entries descriptively analyze and summarize key terms, trends, concepts, and people that are vital to the study of drugs and drug abuse, providing readers of all ages and backgrounds with invaluable information on domestic and international drug trafficking and use. The set provides special coverage of shifting societal and legislative perspectives on marijuana, as evidenced by Colorado and Washington legalizing marijuana with the 2012 elections.
Download or read book Drug Policies and the Politics of Drugs in the Americas written by Beatriz Caiuby Labate and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of studies of drug policies in several Latin American countries. The chapters analyze the specific histories of drug policies in each country, as well as related phenomena and case studies throughout the region. It presents conceptual reflections on the origins of prohibition and the “War on Drugs,” including the topic of human rights and cognitive freedom. Further, the collection reflects on the pioneering role of some Latin American countries in changing paradigms of international drug policy. Each case study provides an analysis of where each state is now in terms of policy reform within the context of its history and current socio-political circumstances. Concurrently, local movements, initiatives, and backlash against the reformist debate within the hemisphere are examined. The recent changes regarding the regulation of marijuana in the United States and their possible impact on Latin America are also addressed. This work is an important, up-to-date and well-researched reference for all who are interested in drug policy from a Latin American perspective.
Download or read book Systemic Drugs in Dermatology written by Kabir Sardana and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Systemic medications are prescription drugs that work throughout the body. They are usually used for individuals with moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Systemic psoriasis drugs are taken by mouth in liquid or pill form or given by injection (National Psoriasis Foundation). The new edition of this book is a guide to the use of systemic drugs in dermatology bringing practising dermatologists and pharmacologists fully up to date with the latest drugs available as well as new guidelines for prescribing and monitoring established drugs. Fully revised and organised alphabetically, the book covers numerous different types of drugs and the management of their common and less common side effects. Drugs are summarised in tabular format for quick reference. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical images and figures. Each chapter concludes with references and a bibliography with suggestions for further reading.
Download or read book Drugs written by Nigel South and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1999-02-23 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative overview of drugs and society today examines: whether a process of `normalization' of drugs and drug use is under way; the debate over prohibition versus legislation; `drugs' and `users' as `other' or `dangerous'; drugs and dance cultures; drug use among young women; images of `race' and drugs; medical responses to drugs; policing strategies and controlling drug users; drug control and sport; and the question of prohibition versus liberalization.
Download or read book Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals written by Max Wichtl and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pushed by the increase in the knowledge of herbal drug constituents, their effects, and side effects, many herbal products are undergoing a transition from classic herbal teas to standardized extracts. This new edition takes the advances made in medicinal plants research and phytotherapy into account and offers reliable and essential information. It offers comprehensive discussion of the origins, constituents, effects, indications, and dosage of herbal drugs and phytopharmaceuticals. The text also includes phytopharmaceutical information such as types of extraction solvents, drug-to-extract ratios, and dosage recommendations for extracts.
Download or read book Drugs in the Chicago School System written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Retrosynthesis in the Manufacture of Generic Drugs written by Pedro Paulo Santos and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a compendium of information on retrosynthesis and process chemistry, featuring innovative "reaction maps" showing synthetic routes of some widely used drugs This book illustrates how the retrosynthetic tool is applied in the Pharmaceutical Industry. It considers and evaluates the many viable synthetic routes that can be used by practicing industrialists, guiding readers through the various steps that lead to the "best" processes and the limits encountered if these are put into practice on an industrial scale of seven key Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). It presents an evaluation of the potential each process has for implementation, before merging the two points of view—of retrosynthesis and process chemistry—in order to show how retrosynthetic analysis assists in selecting the most efficient route for an industrial synthesis of a particular compound whilst giving insight into the industrial process. The book also uses some key concepts used by process chemists to improve efficiency to indicate the best route to select. Each chapter in Retrosynthesis in the Manufacture of Generic Drugs Selected Case Studies is dedicated to one drug, with each containing information on: worldwide sales and patent status of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API); structure analysis and general retrosynthetic strategy of the API; first reported synthesis; critical analysis of the processes which have been developed and comparison of the synthetic routes; lessons learned; reaction conditions for Schemes A to X; chemical "highlights" on key reactions used during the synthesis; and references. Drugs covered include: Gabapentin, Clopidogrel, Citalopram and Escitalopram, Sitagliptin, Ezetimibe, Montelukast, and Oseltamivir. Show how the retrosynthetic tool is used by the Pharmaceutical Industry Fills a gap for a book where retrosynthetic analysis is systematically applied to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) Features analyses and methodologies that aid readers in uncovering practical synthetic routes to other drug substances, whether they be NCEs (New Chemical Entities) or generic APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) Presents information from both the patent and academic literature for those who wish to use as a basis for further study and thought Features the use of "reaction maps" which display several synthetic processes in the same scheme, and which allow easy comparisons of different routes that give the same molecule or intermediate. A selection of these maps are available to download from: https://www.wiley.com/go/santos/retrosynthesis Retrosynthesis in the Manufacture of Generic Drugs Selected Case Studies is an ideal book for researchers and advanced students in organic synthetic chemistry and process chemistry. It will also be of great benefit to practitioners in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly new starters, and those new to process chemistry.
Download or read book Organic Chemistry of Drug Degradation written by Min Li and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vast majority of drugs are organic molecular entities. A clear understanding of the organic chemistry of drug degradation is essential to maintaining the stability, efficacy, and safety of a drug product throughout its shelf-life. During analytical method development, stability testing, and pharmaceutical manufacturing troubleshooting activities, one of the frequently occurring and usually challenging events would be the identification of drug degradants and understanding of drug degradation mechanisms and pathways. This book is written by a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry who has first-hand experience in drug design and development, drug degradation mechanism studies, analytical development, and manufacturing process troubleshooting and improvement. The author discusses various degradation pathways with an emphasis on the mechanisms of the underlying organic chemistry, which should aid greatly in the efforts of degradant identification, formulation development, analytical development, and manufacturing process improvement. Organic reactions that are significant in drug degradation will first be reviewed and then illustrated by examples of drug degradation reported in the literature. The author brings the book to a close with a final chapter dedicated to the strategy for rapid elucidation of drug degradants with regard to the current regulatory requirements and guidelines. One chapter that should be given special attention is Chapter 3, Oxidative Degradation. Oxidative degradation is one of the most common degradation pathways but perhaps the most complex one. This chapter employs more than sixty drug degradation case studies with in-depth discussion in regard to their unique degradation pathways. With the increasing regulatory requirements on the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products, in particular with regard to drug impurities and degradants, the book will be an invaluable resource for pharmaceutical and analytical scientists who engage in formulation development, analytical development, stability studies, degradant identification, and support of manufacturing process improvement. In addition, it will also be helpful to scientists engaged in drug discovery and development as well as in drug metabolism studies.
Download or read book Forbidden Drugs written by Philip Robson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-16 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Forbidden Drugs' addresses the fascinating and contentious subject of recreational drug use with a unique combination of authoritative, scientific information and entertaining readability. Although primarily aimed at the lay reader it also provides an account of the subject for students or interested professionals.
Download or read book Gangs Drugs and Dis Organised Crime written by Robert McLean and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon unique empirical data based on interviews with high-profile ex-offenders and experts, this book sheds new light on drug markets and gangs in the UK. The study shows how traditional methods of tackling gang violence fail to address the intertwined nature of those criminal activities which can overlap with other organised crime spheres. McLean sparks new debate on the subject, offering solutions and alternatives.
Download or read book Current Cardiovascular Drugs written by William H. Frishman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-01-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth edition of Current Cardiovascular Drugs is designed to provide an updated practical compendium of current knowledge regarding cardiovascular drug therapy in a concise, easily readable format. The book is organized into chapters by drug class, and details the pharmacologic characteristics of specific treatment entities. The clinical efficacy and limitations of the various drug therapies are discussed using supportive reference material from the most authoritative sources and published clinical trials. The book is for practicing physicians, physician's assistants, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, nurses, and residents.
Download or read book Nurse s Handbook of Behavioral and Mental Health Drugs written by Jones & Bartlett Learning, and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Drug Reference That Gives You More! Jones and Bartlett Publisher’s Nurse's Handbook of Behavioral and Mental Health Drugs is the most practical, most up-to-date, and easiest to use nursing drug book! Concise drug entries include: Chemical and therapeutic classes FDA pregnancy risk category Controlled substance schedule Indications and dosages Route, onset, steady state peak, half-life, and duration information shown as a chart Mechanism of action (many with illustrations) Incompatibilities Contraindications Interactions with drugs, food, and activities (such as smoking) Adverse reactions Overdose signs and symptoms and nursing interventions Nursing considerations, including key patient-teaching points The Nurse’s Handbook of Behavioral and Mental Health Drugs, 3rd Edition also provides: Dosage adjustments for elderly patients, patients with renal impairment, and others with special needs; Mechanism-of-action illustrations that enhance the detailed explanations of how drugs work at the cellular, tissue, or organ levels; Warnings that highlight important facts you need to know before, during, or after drug administration.
Download or read book Asymmetric Synthesis of Drugs and Natural Products written by Ahindra Nag and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on different techniques of asymmetric synthesis of important compounds, such as drugs and natural products. It gives insightful information on recent asymmetric synthesis by Inorganic, Organic and Enzymatic combinations. It also emphasizes chiral compounds and design of new catalyst for synthesis of compounds.
Download or read book Notices of Judgement Under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act Drugs and Devices written by United States. Food and Drug Administration and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 1590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Drugs and the American Dream written by Patricia A. Adler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-28 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of chiefly contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the United States. Unique approach to the topic that offers an organizing theme of sociological concepts-age, social class, ethnicity, gender, as well as societal response to drug use including drug education, treatment, and policy. The book is interdisciplinary in terms of approach, making it useful in a variety of contexts. Includes a wide array of ethnographic articles that place reader directly into the perspectives of drug users through their own voices Brief framing introductions to each article provide "interconnective tissue," guiding the student to the heart of what's important in the piece that follows. Offers a balanced approach to various substances-tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs. Provides students with a realistic perspective on the extent of substance use in American society as well as a critical appreciation of the real versus imagined harms associated with use of various substances.
