Focusing on practical approaches to the detection of drug abuse along with investigations of drug-related deaths, Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the pathology, toxicology, and pharmacology of commonly abused drugs. Containing over 200 all new full color photographs and microphotographs for drug identification, this fourth edition features a new chapter on marijuana along with new material on absinthe and the abuseof khat. This text addresses the major advances in molecular biology and toxicogenetics of cocaine and heroin toxicity. This book also includes all new color graphics on drug production and availability from United Nations reports. INDICE: Cocaine. Other Naturally Occurring Stimulants. Synthetic Stimulants. Hallcinogens. Narcotics. Disassociative Anesthetics. Anabolic Steroids. Solvents.
- ISBN: 978-0-8493-7880-5
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 709
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés