Description - Drug Use in Australian Society by Alison Ritter
Drug Use in Australian Society, second edition, brings together and outlines all the relevant concepts, theories and practices pertinent to understanding alcohol and other drug use in Australian society. It introduces the history of drug use in Australian society, outlines theoretical perspectives and explores public policy responses to drug use. It also has a focus on drug policy in action by exploring responses to prevention, treatment, legal issues, regulation and policing.FeaturesAustralia-specific research, surveys and drug useCaters to different student cohortsStrong connection between theory and practiceNew chapters: Images of Drugs in Popular Culture (from feedback) and Drug Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy Treatments (from market research - should appeal to psych units and enhance practical nature of the book)Primary Prevention chapter totally rewrittenNew case study feature allows students to apply concepts (requested in feedback)Discussion Questions expanded - useful for classroom discussionNEW TO THIS EDITIONNew chapter 5. Images of Drugs in Popular CultureNew chapter 9. Drug Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy TreatmentsChapter 7. Primary Prevention heavily revisedDiscussion Questions expanded – useful for classroom discussion and to help students relate theory to practical situationsNew case study feature allows students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situationsCompletely updated with current policy and references.
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