Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse

Written in the same accessible manner as previous editions, this comprehensive book is an essential reference covering the pathology, toxicology, and pharmacology of commonly and some uncommonly abused drugs. It focuses on investigating drug-related deaths, offers practical approaches to detecting drug abuse, and describes medical complications associated with each of the abused drugs. Chapters examine cocaine and other naturally occurring stimulants, synthetic stimulants, hallucinogens, narcotics, anabolic steroids, and solvent abuse. The book also details the origins, history, and production techniques used to make these drugs.