Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.
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