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A 3rd edition of this title which offers updated information on the whole range of drugs - legal and illegal - in use today.
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Andrew Tyler is a freelance journalist who for several years was a special correspondent for New Musical Express on social and political issues. He contributes to Time Out, New Statesman, The Observer and The Guardian. He has extensive experience as a youth worker.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The place to start is at the beginning and identify what we are talking about when we refer to drugs. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As the name of the book suggests it is about illegally available drugs. However it is not sleazy, nor is it to 'academic'. Andrew Tyler essentially tells it like it is and goes across the board with regard to the drugs available on the 'black market' His standpoint throughout the whole book is one where he is removed from making any moral judgements whatsoever. He tells facts ranging from prices at the time of printing, although this has now changed, through to amounts to use in order to feel effects, the dangers, and their history. All in all it is a book which would as easily sit on the shelf of an informed drugs counsellor as it would on the shelf of the user. It is not a bible on how to use drugs, but rather a difinitive guide on what is about and what it does. In an age where drug information is usually gleaned from stories of bravado, and mates, this book tells you as it is. If you buy one book on drugs - then buy this one.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I am a general nurse that while looking to better my self deceided to read this book to help me better understand the issues surrounding drugs and the patients in my care. I found this book incredibly informative and interesting, it lead me to look further into this field and I am now stugying to degree level. A fantastic book for both the novice, the interetsed and those looking to work in the area
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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this is the book that my tutor reccommended to buy at the beginning of my drug awareness A level course. i have learned a lot from it and would urge anybody who has an interest in this field to buy it. although it is quite old it is still extremely useful. at this price you cant go far wrong.
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very out of date
This book was out of date in 1995; it must be much worse now. It is interesting and readable but but only useful for the general information which will not have changed. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms Toad
Working with drug users
This is a great book in good condition and I have found it as usefull as I expected it to be to learn about the different categories of drugs used on the streets in the UK and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by AB
Very good book on the subject of drugs
Very well researched and written book, not by some scientist in his/her ivory tower but a journalist whom has tried some drugs himself who wants to give you the facts and history... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amazon buyer
Street Drugs
Great book - very detailed. Arrived in good time and in good condition. Very Pleased.
Published 23 months ago by Oliver Howells
Drug Workers Bible
As a substance misuse support worker, this book has been invaluable to me. Everything you need to know about every drug and more. Would recomend to everyone.
Published on 14 May 2010 by G. W. Richards
Superb resource for quick, no-nonsense facts
This is an excellent, down to earth guide to all modern drugs (including alcohol, nicotine and even caffeine) and a superb resource for anyone working with drug users. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by J. C. Walker
Frank, well written, educating, A MUST!!!!
From the start of this book I found the written style relaxed and very readable. Andrew Tyler's background from working the 'front line' on the battle against the many drugs (and... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by Mr. Andrew Crabtree
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