Drug Use in Australian Society

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. Features Australia-specific research, surveys and drug use Caters to different student cohorts Strong connection between theory and practice New 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 rewritten New case study feature allows students to apply concepts (requested in feedback) Discussion Questions expanded - useful for classroom discussion NEW TO THIS EDITION New chapter 5 . Images of Drugs in Popular Culture New chapter 9. Drug Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy Treatments Chapter 7. Primary Prevention heavily revised Discussion Questions expanded – useful for classroom discussion and to help students relate theory to practical situations New case study feature allows students to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations Completely updated with current policy and references.