Author:
Bryant, Robert L. (Robert Leslie), 1982- author.
ImprintSanta Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]
Descriptionxiii, 157 pages ; 24 cm
Note:The prescribed epidemic : an overview of prescription drug abuse -- The science of addiction and drug abuse -- "Downers" : sedatives, sleep aids, and anxiolytics -- "Pain-killers" : opioids and opiates -- "Uppers" and performance enhancers : stimulants and related drugs -- The business of medicine -- Harm reduction -- Case studies.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:"The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs has reached epidemic proportions in recent years, yet many individuals still believe, incorrectly, that their use is without risk. This book explores those risks as well as controversies surrounding this public health issue"-- Provided by publisher.
