| Description |
x, 183 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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3 1/2 in |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Two meth stories and the important role of community -- What is meth? -- Effective community-based treatment for methamphetamine -- Addiction -- Creating structure -- Treatment -- Where to start |
| Summary |
"This book detailing the newest drug scourge to hit the streets includes information on the effects of and addiction to methamphetamine on the users, their children, and their communities. The comprehensive coverage here includes details of the environmental effects of meth labs, as well as photographs of the physical effects of this drug, including how this form of speed rapidly and grotesquely ages users. The text also reviews psychological treatments showing some success, and creative steps being taken by communities and court officials to reduce the threat from this so-called poor man's cocaine, which has killed adults and children from all economic groups and walks of life."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [173]-180) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Methamphetamine abuse.
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Amphetamine-Related Disorders -- therapy.
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Community Mental Health Services -- methods.
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Methamphetamine.
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| Author |
Covey, Herbert C.
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ABC-Clio Information Services.
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| LC no. |
2008023811 |
| ISBN |
0275999084 (hbk.) |
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9780275999087 (hbk.) |
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