Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours.

Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.

Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

 

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours.

Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.

Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

 

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration—one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methodsIntegrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effectsDiscusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionalsFeatures diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectivesOffers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationshipsIncludes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communitiesIlluminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methods Integrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effects Discusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionals Features diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectives Offers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationships Includes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communities Illuminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methods Integrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effects Discusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionals Features diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectives Offers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationships Includes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communities Illuminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours. Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Interventions for Amphetamine Misuse is a practical, useable guide for health professionals working in the field. It details the physical and psychological problems associated with the drug''s abuse, provides a detailed and evidence-based assessment of the interventions currently in use worldwide, and offers a broad historical and cultural overview. The book includes detailed case studies to illustrate the experiences of a wide range of countries including the UK, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the USA with the aim of drawing together the evidence and reaching a consensus.

This important book also offers an overview of the changes in legislation that have reflected growing concern regarding the evolution in the way that the substance has been formulated. Discussed are the illicit use of amphetamine type substances and the associated dangers and concerns with the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the drug''s use in the suppression of appetite.

Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours.

Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.

Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

 

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours.

Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.

Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

 

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration—one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methodsIntegrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effectsDiscusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionalsFeatures diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectivesOffers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationshipsIncludes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communitiesIlluminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methods Integrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effects Discusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionals Features diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectives Offers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationships Includes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communities Illuminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Presents a Global, Evidence-Informed Examination of How Childhood Adversity Shapes Lives Across Generations Understanding why adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) continue to shape health and wellbeing across generations requires a comprehensive, culturally informed exploration one that brings together historical context, lived experience, and interventions grounded in evidence. The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences examines ACEs through an international lens, demonstrating both their universality and the diverse ways they manifest across societies. Edited by psychologist Richard Pates and psychophysiologist Diane Riley, this groundbreaking volume situates ACEs within centuries of reflection on childhood adversity while highlighting the recent methodological advances that allow researchers and practitioners to assess their long-term psychological and physiological consequences with greater precision. The book first traces the nature and scope of the problem, drawing on data, theory, and clinical insight to clarify how patterns of adversity repeat across generations and why they continue to challenge systems of care worldwide. Subsequent sections explore detailed accounts of lived experience from multiple countries and through discussions of intervention strategies ranging from established therapeutic approaches to emerging, experimental modalities. International contributors explore settings as varied as family homes, schools, and communities affected by conflict or displacement, as well as institutions that have caused profound harm. The first comprehensive volume to examine ACEs through an explicitly international, cross-cultural framework, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Presents a wide spectrum of intervention approaches, from established therapies to innovative experimental methods Integrates historical context with contemporary research to illuminate long-term and intergenerational effects Discusses how evidence-based practices can be more effectively implemented by front-line professionals Features diverse narratives offering insight beyond clinical and academic perspectives Offers crucial insights into resilience, recovery, and the role of supportive relationships Includes dedicated chapters addressing adversity in underrepresented settings and communities Illuminating not only the breadth of adversity but also the conditions that exacerbate or mitigate its impact, The Intergenerational Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences: Ripples on a Pond is invaluable for professionals and students working in psychology, social work, child development, education, public health, and related fields. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on childhood adversity, developmental psychopathology, trauma studies, and social determinants of health, it is also an essential reference for practitioners and policymakers engaged in addressing the consequences of ACEs.

Harm Reduction is a philosophy of public health intended as a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices. Recognising that certain people always have and always will engage in behaviours which carry risks, the aim of harm reduction is to mitigate the potential dangers and health risks associated with those behaviours. Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction. Starting with a history of harm reduction, the book addresses key ethical and legal issues central to the debates and developments in the field. It discusses the full range of psychoactive substances, behaviours and communities with chapters on injecting, dance drugs, stimulant use, tobacco harm reduction, alcohol use and sex work.Written by an international team of contributors, this text provides an essential panorama of harm reduction in the 21st century for educators and researchers in addiction and public health, postgraduate students and policy makers.

Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Since the First International Conference on the Reduction of Drug-Related Harm, held in 1990, the term 'harm reduction' has gained wide currency in the areas of public health and drug policy. Previously the field was characterized by heated struggle between prohibition and legalization of addictive substances, and this debate tended to obscure practical, collective approaches. Harm reduction, an approach which encompasses various policy directives and program initiatives was inspired by the positive outcomes of such public measures as needle-exchange programs for reduction of HIV risk, methadone maintenance programs, education on the risks of tobacco use, and programs designed to limit alcohol consumption.The essays in this book illustrate the scope and vigour of the emerging harm reduction model. The essays, drawn from seven international conferences on harm reduction, cover a wide variety of topics, including public policy, women and reproductive issues, the experiences of special populations, human rights; defining and measuring harm, and intervention.Researchers and practitioners will benefit from the varied papers in the volume, which combine insights into policy-making and front-line outreach efforts with comprehensive conceptual and empirical approaches. Harm Reduction represents an important initiative in making academic work accessible and useful to a larger community, and provides guidance for the development of effective policies and programs.

Interventions for Amphetamine Misuse is a practical, useable guide for health professionals working in the field. It details the physical and psychological problems associated with the drug''s abuse, provides a detailed and evidence-based assessment of the interventions currently in use worldwide, and offers a broad historical and cultural overview. The book includes detailed case studies to illustrate the experiences of a wide range of countries including the UK, Japan, Australia, Thailand, and the USA with the aim of drawing together the evidence and reaching a consensus.

This important book also offers an overview of the changes in legislation that have reflected growing concern regarding the evolution in the way that the substance has been formulated. Discussed are the illicit use of amphetamine type substances and the associated dangers and concerns with the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the drug''s use in the suppression of appetite.