Karch's Drug Abuse Handbook

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Karch’s Drug Abuse Handbook Third Edition remains the quintessential compendium addressing the pharmacological medical and legal aspects of drugs and informing the forensic community of the latest scientific advances and emergent practices. For this edition Dr. Karch has brought on clinical and forensic toxicology expert Dr. Bruce Goldberger editor-in-chief of the Journal of Analytical Toxicology and president of the American Board of Forensic Toxicology to serve as co-editor. In addition world-renowned scientists and medical professionals have contributed their work and expertise in tackling the latest developments in drug testing drug-related medical emergencies and the drug toxicology. Topics addressed include genetic testing in drug death investigation pathology toxicogenetics alcohol post-mortem toxicology new psychoactive substances the latest legal issues and challenges as well as drugs and drug testing in sports and the ethical legal and practical issues involved. Vivid pictures and diagrams throughout illustrate the pathological effects of drugs and the chemical make-up and breakdown of abused drugs. With unparalleled detail the latest research and the highest level of authoritative medical scientific information The Drug Abuse Handbook Third Edition remains the definitive resource for drug related issues. | Karch's Drug Abuse Handbook