Includes commonly encountered substances from tobacco and alcohol to cocaine and heroin, as well as 'designer' drugs
Uses a convenient format to present information at a glance
Includes references to further sources of information
Highlights legal aspects of drug use throughout
Outlines treatment and management options
Summary
The misuse of both legally prescribed and illegally supplied drugs is now so widespread that it affects, either directly or indirectly, a high proportion of the population, impacting many areas of daily life. There are few countries that are not touched by some aspect of substance misuse and the consequences for individuals, families and the wider community can be devastating.
The third edition of Symptoms and Signs of Substance Misuse has been completely updated and revised, continuing to provide trusted information from leading experts.
Basic principles of treatment for the most commonly encountered substances from tobacco and alcohol to cocaine and heroin, as well as 'designer' drugs
The legal aspects of substance misuse highlighted throughout
Convenient A-Z format helps you find information at a glance
References and further reading direct you to more authoritative information about each substance
With specialist information clearly explained along with a full glossary, this handy pocket-sized book is essential for all health professionals needing a concise and up-to-date overview of the signs and symptoms of substance misuse as well as the management and treatment options available. Junior hospital doctors, emergency department staff, primary care teams, community workers and counsellors will find this text invaluable. The book is also an excellent resource for police officers as well as a quick reference guide for professionals involved in setting up and managing drug and alcohol policies in organisations and businesses

Table of Contents
Introduction
Routes of administration
Harm reduction and minimisation
Drugs, statutes and legal requirements
The medical and health complications of substance misuse
Suspected internal drug traffickers: drug stuffers and mules
Substance detection
Specific drugs
Alcohol
Aminoindanes, indoles and benzofurans
Amphetamine-type stimulants
Anabolic steroids
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
Cocaine
Ecstasy
?-Hydroxybutyrate and related compounds
Ketamine
Khat
LSD
Nitrites
Opiates/opioids
Phencyclidine
Phenethylamines
Piperazines
Synthetic cannabinoids
Synthetic cathinones
Tobacco
Tryptamines
Volatile substances
Z' drugs
Appendices
Glossary
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, revised (CIWA-Ar)
Alcohol assessment questionnaires: Brief MAST, CAGE and AUDIT
Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
Further reading/resources
Index