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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Tom Carnwath , Ian SmithPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9780415278997ISBN 10: 0415278996 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 21 March 2002 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Next Add 5mls Human Blood - The Production of Heroin 2. From Mouth-Organs to Bazookas - The Pharmacology of Heroin 3. How To X-Ray a Camel - The Spread of Heroin and Attempts at Control 4. The Righteous Dope - Fiend - Heroin Dependence and Drug 'Careers' 5. How to Stop Time - The Experience of Heroin Use 6. Ripping and Running - Heroin and Crime 7. The Hardest Drug of the Gentle Drug - Heroin and Health 8. Shots from the Drug Pub - The Treatment of Heroin Addiction 9. Beyond the Needle - Heroin Use in the FutureReviews'The book is written with insight and humour. It provides an informative platform for any future debate about heroin and how we can move away from the current impasse.' - John Witton, Drug Link 'This fascinating account should be read by anyone who wants to stay informed on the drugs debate.' - New Statesman 'If you read no other book on drug misuse, read this one ... this is an intelligent book that requires intelligent reading ... at the very least you will be well informed but at most you will be greatly entertained.' - British Journal of General Practice 'This level-headed, informative and witty book ... should be read by every politician, parent and physician.' - The Economist <p>'The book is written with insight and humour. It provides an informative platform for any future debate about heroin and how we can move away from the current impasse.' - John Witton, Drug Link <p>'This fascinating account should be read by anyone who wants to stay informed on the drugs debate.' - New Statesman <p>'If you read no other book on drug misuse, read this one ... this is an intelligent book that requires intelligent reading ... at the very least you will be well informed but at most you will be greatly entertained.' - British Journal of General Practice <p>'This level-headed, informative and witty book ... should be read by every politician, parent and physician.' - The Economist <p>'The book is written with insight and humour. It provides an informative platform for any future debate about heroin and how we can move away from the current impasse.' - John Witton, Drug Link<p>'This fascinating account should be read by anyone who wants to stay informed on the drugs debate.' - New Statesman<p>'If you read no other book on drug misuse, read this one ... this is an intelligent book that requires intelligent reading ... at the very least you will be well informed but at most you will be greatly entertained.' - British Journal of General Practice<p>'This level-headed, informative and witty book ... should be read by every politician, parent and physician.' - The Economist Author InformationTom Carnwath is a Consultant Psychiatrist currently working with drug misuse services in Manchester. Ian Smith has trained in sociology and is currently Service Development Manager for drug services in Manchester. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |