He has almost 25 years' experience in the field of substance abuse, working directly with drug and alcohol abusers. In 1999 he gained a first-class honours degree in Psychology, followed in 2003 by a PhD in Cognitive Psychology. . David Emmett retired from a 30-year career as a police officer in 1996. He is currently Deputy Team Coordinator of a N
| Title | : | Understanding Street Drugs: A Handbook of Substance Misuse for Parents, Teachers And Other Professionals |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.70 (298 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843103516 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 335Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-4-15 |
| Language | : | English |
He has almost 25 years' experience in the field of substance abuse, working directly with drug and alcohol abusers. In 1999 he gained a first-class honours degree in Psychology, followed in 2003 by a PhD in Cognitive Psychology.
. David Emmett retired from a 30-year career as a police officer in 1996. He is currently Deputy Team Coordinator of a NIIS substance misuse team in Hampshire, where he holds a caseload of drug clients. He has given advice to schools and colleges as well as being involved in training for teachers, health workers, police officers and other professionals. Graeme Nice has worked in the fields of counselling, drug/alcohol misuse and blood-borne diseaThat doesn't make these projects any less fun or engaging for today's child, it's just a repackaging of many ideas that have been floating around for quite some time now, paired with some new innovations.Presenting the book's content as the author has will undoubtedly pull in those teachers more inclined to search for new and different ways to present mathematical and scientific concepts. This is our country. This book is the scintillating exception.Jack Dykinga's photographic work is simply exceptional, and beyond the pale. This book is a very shallow rehash of cars we have all seen before. Now, I have to go back and feed the beast. A particularly enjoyable facet of the book is that use of a telephoto lens has been largely eschewed, leaving a series of scenes that the enterprising tourist can find and view with his or her own eyes, just as depicted by the book.Charles Bowden's accompanying text is evocative and hearkens a wild diffusion of images and memories of the fascinating region.It is an apt companion to Dykinga's superb work.If you are limited to five or less books about the Colorado plateau, let this be one of them. These guides are a great resource for planning if your time on the ground is limited and you want to maximize your experience.. ThaThe clear logical writing, presentation and layout, with photographs and diagrams, is exactly what is required. The book gives a basic blueprint for the writing of a drug and solvent policy.' --- British Journal of Occupational Therapy'This is a fine reference book for teachers.' - Education and Health 'Now and then a book hits the market that gets it just right. This handbook should be on every reading list.' --- Nursing Times . 'Understanding Drugs provides a wealth of information concerning drug abuse and drug taking. It also covers some of the useful background information such as the language of drug abuse, signs and symptoms of drug abuse, the physical evidence of drug or substance misuse and helpline numbers. It is straightforwardly written in down to earth language. Its publication is timely and I wholeheartedly recommend it.' --- British Journal of Guidance & Counselling'The strength of this book is that it provides comprehensive, clear, relevant and factuThis comprehensive handbook is an essential reference for teachers, social workers, youth workers, residential home managers, policy makers and parents, enabling readers to recognise drug misuse and confidently offer information and guidance. All commonly-used street drugs are covered, with quick reference guides, helpful diagrams and clear information on each drug's effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. This fully updated edition of the essential reference Understanding Drugs provides a complete overview of the key facts and core issues surrounding substance misuse. A companion volume, Understanding Drug Issues: A Photocopiable Resource Workbook is also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.. This edition includes new sections on ketamine, 'date-rape' drugs, and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs, and recent findings on the long-term effects of cannabis and its potential medicinal use, and discussion of the legalisation debate
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