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Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- 1 Drug Use: An Overview
- 2 Drug Use as a Social Problem
- 3 Drug Products and Their Regulations
- 4 The Nervous System
- 5 The Actions of Drugs
- 6 Stimulants
- 7 Depressants and Inhalants
- 8 Medication for Mental Disorders
- 9 Alcohol
- 10 Tobacco
- 11 Caffeine
- 12 Dietary Supplements and Over-the-Counter Drugs
- 13 Opioids
- 14 Hallucinogens
- 15 Marijuana
- 16 Performance-Enhancing Drugs
- 17 Preventing Substance Abuse
- 18 Treating Substance Abuse and Dependence
- Appendix A Drug Names
- Appendix B Resources for Information and Assistance
- Glossary
- Photo Credits
- Index
