Description
| Product ID: | 9781849054270 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | All About Drugs and Young People |
| Subtitle: | Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals |
| Authors: | Author: Julian Cohen |
| Page Count: | 304 |
| Subjects: | Drugs and alcohol: social aspects, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Coping with / advice about drug and alcohol problems, Coping with drug & alcohol abuse |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating From the effects of drugs and drug laws to how best to support young people, this book is packed with information and guidance to help you understand drugs and how and why young people use them. As well as practical advice and up-to-date information, the book has a drugs glossary which includes the newest drugs such as legal highs. Packed with information, advice and learning activities, this book tells you what you need to know about drugs, young people''s drug use, and how you can help them stay safe. It covers everything from what the effects are and why young people take drugs, to how to negotiate drug rules and ways to prevent and minimise harm. An easy to use section contains factual information about various drugs, covering a description of each drug, street names, a brief history, legal status, availability, extent of use and cost, effects, possible harms, and harm reduction advice. The newest and emerging drugs, such as legal highs, are included, as well as illegal drugs, alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. If you are working with or supporting young people or are a parent or carer, this is the book you need to help you understand drugs and respond positively and effectively to young people''s drug use. |
| Imprint Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publisher Name: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2014-05-21 |