For undergraduate courses in Chemistry, Biology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Health and Drug Education. In this reliable reference, Liska addresses the effects of high-use, high-abuse drugs in America in a timely and straightforward fashion. Coverage includes street, over-the-counter, and prescriptive drugs. The 8th Edition explores changing trends in personalised drug therapy and highlights the World Wide Web as a primary source of drug information. The presentation is accessible to the non-science major, yet comprehensive enough for the practicing professional.