Drugs and society; 3v.0761475974Drugs and society; 3v. Marshall Cavendish 2006 960 pages $249.95 Hardcover RM316 This three-volume set for grades 10 and up covers causes of abuse and addiction addiction: see drug addiction and drug abuse. , the prospects for treatment, and the consequences of drug abuse throughout society. It contains 295 signed articles, glossaries Contents Overviews Academia Topics Basic topics Glossaries Categories List of glossaries Art and culture Geography and places , indexes, and tables of drugs. Sidebars deal with: legal and chemical classification, alternate names, forms & methods of consumption, short-term Short-term Any investments with a maturity of one year or less. short-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss on the value of an asset that has been held less than a specified period of time. and long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. effects, and signs of abuse. Color photos, diagrams, and tables clarify and entertain. References comprise books, Web sites, and hotlines. The work will be well-used in school, community college and public libraries. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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