Cocaine Use in America
- ISBN-10
- 0788129686
- ISBN-13
- 9780788129681
- Category
- Cocaine
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996-07
- Publisher
- DIANE Publishing
- Authors
- Nicholas J. Kozel, Edgar H Adams
Description
An in-depth look at cocaine use in mid-1980's America. Analyzes trends and patterns of use in Americans and young adults. The effects of abuse: the neurochemistry, phenomenology, and rapid delivery systems are all discussed. Characteristics of cocaine abusers are given. Treatment options and perspectives are also provided.
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