Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society
by Charles F. Levinthal
9th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135385340 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135385418 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 9th Edition |
| Language | English |
Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society, 9th Edition, is a textbook by Charles F. Levinthal that investigates how drug-taking behavior influences society and daily life. Published by Pearson, this volume analyzes licit and illicit substances across historical, biological, psychological, and sociological frameworks.
The volume surveys psychoactive substances, examining biological actions in the body and on the mind alongside personal and social issues. Its broad review explores classes such as opioids, stimulants, and hallucinogens, while also addressing prevention and treatment approaches.
The 2023 edition incorporates discussions of how the COVID pandemic affected substance abuse and treatment. In addition, the text provides targeted attention to steroid abuse and inhalant abuse.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Drugs and Behavior Today
Chapter 2: Drug-Taking Behavior: Personal and Social Issues
Chapter 3: How Drugs Work in the Body and on the Mind
Chapter 4: Opioids
Chapter 5: The Major Stimulants: Cocaine and Amphetamines
Chapter 6: LSD and Other Hallucinogens
Chapter 7: Marijuana
Chapter 8: Alcohol: Social Beverage/Social Drug
Chapter 9: Chronic Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Chapter 10: Tobacco Use and Nicotine Vaping
Chapter 11: Caffeine
Chapter 12: Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Drug Testing
Chapter 13: Sedative-Hypnotics, Anxiolytic Drugs and Inhalants
Chapter 14: Prescription Drugs, Over-the-Counter Drugs and Dietary Supplements
Chapter 15: Psychiatric Drugs
Chapter 16: Substance Abuse Prevention: Resilience and Resistance
Chapter 17: Substance Abuse Treatment: Strategies for Change
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