Drawing on well-respected authors in the field, this textbook is at the cutting edge of current debates about illicit drug use. Comprehensive and straightforward, it examines the major theoretical questions, themes and policy debates. Contains study exercises to highlight important points to students.
Drugs in Britain: Supply, Consumption and Control
Introduction; T.Shildrick, M.Simpson & R.MacDonald.- Trends in the Prevalence of Illicit Drug Use in Britain; R.Newcombe.- 'See Emily Play': Youth Culture, Recreational Drug Use and Normalization; S.Blackman.- The Hardest Drug? Trends in Heroin Use in Britain; T.Seddon.- Drug Markets and Dealing: From Street Dealer to Mr. Big; G.Pearson.- Drugs and Crime: Exploring the Links; T.McSweeney, M.Hough & P.Turnbull.- The Police and Drugs; C.Crowther-Dowey.- Drugs Education; A.McInnes & A.Barrett.- Drugs Treatment; C.Webster.- Drugs in Britain: Discussion and Conclusions; R.MacDonald, T. Shildrick & M.Simpson.