Methamphetamines

Author : Ralph Weisheit,Whilliam L. White
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-19
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781592858385

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Methamphetamine by Ralph Weisheit,Whilliam L. White Pdf

The definitive book on the impact of methamphetamine on individuals, communities, and society by two of America's leading addiction and criminal justice experts. In recent years, the media have inundated us with coverage of the horrors that befall methamphetamine users, and the fires, explosions, and toxic waste created by meth labs that threaten the well-being of innocent people. In Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment, the first book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Ralph Weisheit and William L. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the United States, from meth's early reputation as a "wonder drug" to the current perception that it is a "scourge" of society.In separating fact from fiction, Weisheit and White provide context for understanding the meth problem by tracing its history and the varying patterns of use over time, then offer an in-depth look at:the latest scientific findings on the drug's effects on individualsthe myths and realities of the drug's impact on the mindthe national and international implications of methamphetamine productionthe drug's impact on rural communities, including a case study of two counties in the Midwestissues in addiction and treatment of meth.Thoroughly researched and highly readable, Methamphetamine offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this highly impactful drug.Written for professionals and serious lay readers by nationally recognized experts, the books in the Library of Addictive Drugs series feature in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date information on the most commonly abused mood-altering substances.

Author : Frank Spalding,Lara Norquist
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448846412

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The Truth About Methamphetamine and Crystal Meth by Frank Spalding,Lara Norquist Pdf

Describes the effects of methamphetamine and crystal meth and provides information about drug testing, dependence and withdrawal, and finding treatment.

Author : Rashi K. Shukla
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780520291010

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Methamphetamine by Rashi K. Shukla Pdf

"Methamphetamine: A Love Story presents an insider's view into the lived experience of immersion in the world of methamphetamine. In-depth interviews were conducted with 33 adults formerly immersed in using, dealing, and manufacturing. Detailed accounts bring insight into the intoxicating aspects of the lifestyle including sex, money, power, and the ability to create methamphetamine. Social networks and environment play an important role in shaping and influencing drug-related decisions. The transformation of the lifestyle from one that is intoxicating to one that becomes risky and ultimately dark explains the unsustainability and the challenges exiting the life"--Provided by publisher.

Author : William Garriott,William Campbell Garriott
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780814732397

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Policing Methamphetamine by William Garriott,William Campbell Garriott Pdf

In its steady march across the United States, methamphetamine has become, to quote former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, “the most dangerous drug in America.” As a result, there has been a concerted effort at the local level to root out the methamphetamine problem by identifying the people at its source—those known or suspected to be involved with methamphetamine. Government-sponsored anti-methamphetamine legislation has enhanced these local efforts, formally and informally encouraging rural residents to identify meth offenders in their communities. Policing Methamphetamine shows what happens in everyday life—and to everyday life—when methamphetamine becomes an object of collective concern. Drawing on interviews with users, police officers, judges, and parents and friends of addicts in one West Virginia town, William Garriott finds that this overriding effort to confront the problem changed the character of the community as well as the role of law in creating and maintaining social order. Ultimately, this work addresses the impact of methamphetamine and, more generally, the war on drugs, on everyday life in the United States.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : PSU:000058168479

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Comprehensively combating methamphetamines by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : PURD:32754074672126

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Emerging threats, methamphetamines by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources Pdf

Author : Nic Sheff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781471109737

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Tweak by Nic Sheff Pdf

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NOW A MAJOR FILM, STARRING STEVE CARELL AND BAFTA AND GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATED TIMOTHEE CHALAMET ‘It was like being in a car with the gas pedal slammed down to the floor and nothing to do but hold on and pretend to have some semblance of control. But control was something I'd lost a long time ago.’ Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age 11. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. He paints an extraordinary picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. Tweak is a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful tale of the road from relapse to recovery and complements his father’s parallel memoir, Beautiful Boy. Praise for Nic Sheff:- ‘Difficult to read and impossible to put down.’Chicago Tribune 'Nic Sheff's wrenching tale is told with electrifying honesty and insight.' Armistead Maupin

Author : Marilyn Herie,Tim Godden,Joanne Schenfeld
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 177052505X

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Addiction by Marilyn Herie,Tim Godden,Joanne Schenfeld Pdf

Addiction: An Information Guide is the latest in the series of CAMH guides for clients and families. Written by professional counsellors, this concise and easy-to-read booklet includes information on: - what addiction is - what causes addiction - addiction treatment and other support options - recovery and relapse prevention - help for partners and families - explaining addiction to children. The guide also recommends books and websites where people can learn more, and includes contact information for organizations and services that can offer support. Professionals may wish to offer this guide to their clients and families and use it to introduce and discuss issues. People with substance use problems and their families may wish to order this guide for themselves. The guide is also useful for health and social service workers, students, journalists and anyone else wanting to gain a basic understanding of addiction, its effects and treatment.

Author : Frank Spalding
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404209123

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Methamphetamine by Frank Spalding Pdf

Discussion of methamphetamine abuse and its social costs.

Author : Tracy S. Moore
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452085357

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How Methamphetamine Abuse Affects Spousal Relationships by Tracy S. Moore Pdf

How Methamphetamine Abuse Affects Spousal Relationships relay a great deal of extremely relevant information about Methamphetamines and the destruction is causes on families. Much of the information also focuses on the pattern of behaviors that brings destructive traits to a spousal relationship and how substance abuse plays a role in those relationships. The information shared here is vital for victims of the people who use drugs. This research project is considered to be some of the most important pieces of literature about drug abuse today.

Author : Alexis Burling
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725347595

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Methamphetamines by Alexis Burling Pdf

Methamphetamine abuse is a worldwide problem. This invaluable resource, written in accessible and engaging language, covers vital subjects such as how meth affects the brain and body, the consequences of meth addiction, and how to get help. True stories about people struggling with using crystal meth or trying to get sober help readers put addiction in perspective, while sidebars about topics such as the history of methamphetamine use offer important context. Contact information for drug hotlines, rehab centers, and other community service organizations are included.

Author : Miriam Boeri
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780813554617

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Women on Ice by Miriam Boeri Pdf

Methamphetamine (ice, speed, crystal, shard) has been called epidemic in the United States. Yet few communities were ready for increased use of methamphetamine by suburban women. Women on Ice is the first book to study exclusively the lives of women who use the drug and its effects on their families. In-depth interviews with women in the suburban counties of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. chronicle the details of their initiation into methamphetamine, the turning points into problematic drug use, and for a few, their escape from lives veering out of control. Their life course and drug careers are analyzed in relation to the intersecting influences of social roles, relationships, social/political structures, and political trends. Examining the effects of punitive drug policy, inadequate social services, and looming public health risks, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, the book gives voice to women silenced by shame. Boeri introduces new and developing concepts in the field of addiction studies and proposes policy changes to more broadly implement initiatives that address the problems these women face. She asserts that if we are concerned that the war on drugs is a war on drug users, this book will alert us that it is also a war on suburban families.

Author : Randi Mehling,D. J. Triggle
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Methamphetamine
ISBN : 9781438102108

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Methamphetamine by Randi Mehling,D. J. Triggle Pdf

Presents the history and physical properties of methamphetamine, physiological effects of the drug, use among teens, information about addiction and recovery, and the legal ramifications of involvement with the drug.

Author : Norman Ohler
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Anti-communist movements
ISBN : 1328663795

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Blitzed by Norman Ohler Pdf

A fast-paced, highly original history that uncovers the full extent of drug use in Nazi Germany--from Hitler's all-consuming reliance on a slew of substances, to the drugs that permeated the regime and played an integral role in Germany's military performance and ultimate downfall in World War II

Author : Thomas R. Kosten
Publisher : American Psychiatric Pub
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781585624072

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Cocaine and Methamphetamine Dependence by Thomas R. Kosten Pdf

This volume provides a summary of the most current information about stimulant dependence and its treatment. In addition, it sheds light on how the epidemiology of cocaine, amphetamine and methamphetamine abuse and dependence have substantial differences in geographic distribution, and how treatments are evolving to help these complex patients benefit from emerging pharmacological and behavioral therapies. Also, the editors provide literature that discusses, among many topics: the recent shift to more humane responses within the criminal justice system that is useful in obtaining treatment for the estimated 1.6 million cocaine and half-million methamphetamine users who abuse these drugs each day in the U.S., and also key treatment considerations, such as HIV comorbidity and polydrug abuse.