Methamphetamine Use: Clinical And Forensic Aspects, Second Edition (pacific Institute Series On Forensic Psychology)
by Sandra B. McPherson /
2008 / English / PDF
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The first wave of methamphetamine use began in the late 1980s and
its prevalence has continued to rise across the United States and
throughout the world. As with any harmful substance, its abuse
has far-reaching ramifications that go beyond the destruction it
causes to the human body. Written by a multidisciplinary team of
experts,
The first wave of methamphetamine use began in the late 1980s and
its prevalence has continued to rise across the United States and
throughout the world. As with any harmful substance, its abuse
has far-reaching ramifications that go beyond the destruction it
causes to the human body. Written by a multidisciplinary team of
experts,Methamphetamine Use: Clinical and Forensic
Aspects, Second Edition
Methamphetamine Use: Clinical and Forensic
Aspects, Second Edition examines meth use and abuse from
clinical, forensic, and criminal justice perspectives. Updated
and expanded to reflect changes in recent years, this volume
covers virtually every aspect of this dangerous drug.
examines meth use and abuse from
clinical, forensic, and criminal justice perspectives. Updated
and expanded to reflect changes in recent years, this volume
covers virtually every aspect of this dangerous drug.
The book begins with a history of drug control in America, then
provides global perspectives on methamphetamine use. It explores
biochemical aspects and includes a chapter on the methamphetamine
analogue "ecstasy." The text examines the effects of meth use on
human behavior, with a special focus on empirical evidence of
amphetamine use as a contributing factor in aggression. The
authors discuss forensic issues related to methamphetamine use in
chapters covering expert testimony, criminal responsibility,
mitigation in sentencing, and competency to stand trial. The last
section examines various treatment modalities.
The book begins with a history of drug control in America, then
provides global perspectives on methamphetamine use. It explores
biochemical aspects and includes a chapter on the methamphetamine
analogue "ecstasy." The text examines the effects of meth use on
human behavior, with a special focus on empirical evidence of
amphetamine use as a contributing factor in aggression. The
authors discuss forensic issues related to methamphetamine use in
chapters covering expert testimony, criminal responsibility,
mitigation in sentencing, and competency to stand trial. The last
section examines various treatment modalities.
As methamphetamine grows once again in popularity, it is crucial
that those who deal with the effects of it be well-informed about
the dangers it poses. This volume provides a comprehensive,
critical survey of the current knowledge regarding the use and
abuse of this dangerous and ubiquitous substance.
As methamphetamine grows once again in popularity, it is crucial
that those who deal with the effects of it be well-informed about
the dangers it poses. This volume provides a comprehensive,
critical survey of the current knowledge regarding the use and
abuse of this dangerous and ubiquitous substance.
