Why worry about substance abuse?
A brief introduction to the science of pharmacology
An introduction to alcohol : man's oldest recreational chemical
The effects of alcohol abuse and addiction
Abuse of and addiction to barbiturates and barbiturate-like compounds
Abuse of and addiction to the benzodiazepines and similar agents
Abuse of and addiction to central nervous system stimulants
Cocaine abuse and dependence
Marijuana abuse and addiction
Opioid use, abuse, and addiction
Abuse of and addiction to hallucinogens
Abuse of and addiction to inhalants and aerosols
The underrecognized problem of steroid abuse and addiction
Over-the-counter analgesics : unexpected agents of abuse
Tobacco products and nicotine addiction
Chemicals and the neonate
Gender and substance use disorders
Hidden faces of substance use disorders
Substance use and abuse by children and adolescents
Substance use disorders in college students
Codependency and enabling
The dual-diagnosis client : substance use disorders and mental illness
The medical model of substance use disorders
The psychosocial models of substance use disorders
The substance use disorders as a disease of the human spirit
The assessment of suspected substance use disorders
The treatment of substance use disorders
Pharmacological interventions for substance use disorders
Relapse and other problems frequently encountered in substance abuse rehabilitation
Support groups to promote and sustain recovery
Substance use disorders and infectious disease
The relationship between drugs and crime
The debate over legalization
Appendix one : sample assessment : alcohol abuse situation
Appendix two : the "Jellinek" chart for alcoholism
Appendix three : classes of antiviral drugs currently in use to treat HIV infection
Appendix four : drug classification schedules
Appendix five : the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
