This text is ideal for all students and law enforcement officers studying the subject of drugs and drug use in today’s society. The reader can become knowledgeable about illicit drugs in various ways: from learning the chemical composition, to recognizing behaviors affected by use to discovering the street slang. In addition to the updated material centering on drug legislation and investigations, the 3rd edition also features a new chapter entitled “Chemical Control and Drug Diversion”, which focuses on current domestic and international efforts and strategies to combat chemical production and distribution.
©2005 • Soft Cover • 711 pages
