{"product_id":"9781592857173","title":"Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment (The Library of Addictive Drugs Series)","description":"\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, the media have inundated us with coverage of the horrors that befall methamphetamine users, and the fires, explosions, and toxic waste created by meth labs that threaten the well-being of innocent people. In \u003ci\u003eMethamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment,\u003c\/i\u003e the first book in Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Ralph Weisheit and William L. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the United States, from meth's early reputation as a \"wonder drug\" to the current perception that it is a \"scourge\" of society.\u003cp\u003eIn separating fact from fiction, Weisheit and White provide context for understanding the meth problem by tracing its history and the varying patterns of use over time, then offer an in-depth look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe latest scientific findings on the drug's effects on individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe myths and realities of the drug's impact on the mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe national and international implications of methamphetamine production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe drug's impact on rural communities, including a case study of two counties in the Midwest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eissues in addiction and treatment of meth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThoroughly researched and highly readable, \u003ci\u003eMethamphetamine\u003c\/i\u003e offers a comprehensive understanding of medical, social, and political issues concerning this highly impactful drug.\u003cp\u003eWritten for professionals and serious lay readers by nationally recognized experts, the books in the Library of Addictive Drugs series feature in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date information on the most commonly abused mood-altering substances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazelden Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47059317358832,"sku":"9781592857173","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781592857173_p0.jpg?v=1763806081","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781592857173","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}