If you are looking for an incisive and highly readable account of current research and debates in the field of drugs and substance misuse, then this is the book for you. Written by a leading researcher and commentator, the A-Z of Substance Misuse and Drug Addiction succinctly encapsulates the key ideas in policy and practice which dominate the addictions field. Expertly organised into just over 70 entries, the book offers numerous cross-references to help you steer a path between connecting ideas. An impressive range of contemporary references accompany the entries, enabling you to dig deeper into the extensive multidisciplinary literature. International in scope and covering legal and illegal drugs, this is an ideal gateway text and companion for students, trainees, practitioners and researchers studying or working in the substance misuse and addictions fields.

The A-Z of Substance Misuse and Drug Addiction is a clearly presented text that covers a comprehensive range of essential subject areas. I would recommend it highly as a core text for all professionals and students working with addiction.' - Kirsten Amis, counselling lecturer and manager of counselling service at Glasgow Clyde College, Scotland "One might not expect a dictionary of this type to be lively, but McKeganey defines 70 words related to substance abuse in a manner that is concise and engaging." - Choice

About the Author
Neil McKeganey is Professor of Drug Misuse Research at the Centre for Drug Misuse Research, University of Glasgow, UK, which he set up 1994. It is now one of the leading UK research centres focussed on illegal drugs. He has written widely on this subjects encompassing both academic and practitioner audiences. Neil has acted in an advisory role for a number of government departments and international organisations, including the World Health Organization, the UK Home Office, the US Department of Justice the Scottish Executive.

Reviews
'The A-Z of Substance Misuse and Drug Addiction is a clearly presented text that covers a comprehensive range of essential subject areas. I would recommend it highly as a core text for all professionals and students working with addiction.' - Kirsten Amis, counselling lecturer and manager of counselling service at Glasgow Clyde College, Scotland "One might not expect a dictionary of this type to be lively, but McKeganey defines 70 words related to substance abuse in a manner that is concise and engaging." - Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9780230314207
Author Neil McKeganey
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 249g