{"product_id":"9781489995643","title":"Epidemiology of Drug Abuse","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEpidemiology of Drug Abuse\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSloboda, Zili\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the drug abuse epidemic evolves, so do the tools needed to understand and treat it. Accordingly, \u003cstrong\u003eEpidemiology of Drug Abuse\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the long view, cogently outlining what the book calls \"the natural history of drug abuse\" and redefining its complex phenomena to reflect our present-day knowledge. Twenty-six eminent contributors discuss the state and future of the field, balancing the practical concerns involved in gathering drug abuse data with the ethics of using the information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Current thinking on pathways and etiology, as well as medical, psychological, and social sequelae of drug abuse\u003cbr\u003e- Proven, up-to-date methodologies for assessment\u003cbr\u003e- Challenges of gathering data from high-risk and other user populations\u003cbr\u003e- Sampling and application issues\u003cbr\u003e- Uses, sources, and limitations of treatment data\u003cbr\u003e- Analytical papers applying the methodologies to specific and global studies \u003cbr\u003e- The role of epidemiology studies in developing prevention strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this multifaceted approach to the subject, \u003cstrong\u003eEpidemiology of Drug Abuse\u003c\/strong\u003e provides researchers and educators with a reference that sheds significant light on infrequently covered areas. In addition, its breadth and accessibility of coverage make it a teaching text suitable to courses in epidemiology, public health, and drug abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-09-11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781489995643\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/b105372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 240\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46610899009676,"sku":"9781489995643","price":107.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781489995643.jpg?v=1773282596","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781489995643","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}