Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.

Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.