Full Description
In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the pharmacology, effects, and abuse prevention in heroin. Topics discussed in this compilation include opiate sensitivity and gender; the role of heroin biomarkers in heroin abuse; dynamic behaviour for heroin epidemic models; current controversies in the assessment and treatment of heroin addiction and heroin addiction in pregnancy.
Contents
Preface; Opiate Receptors & Gender; The Interpretation of Analytical Findings in Cases of Heroin Abuse; Evolutionary Perspective in Drug Addiction Research: The Crayfish Model & Morphine-Sensitive Reward; Dynamic Behaviour for Heroin Epidemic Models; Current Controversies in the Assessment & Treatment of Heroin Addiction; Heroin Addiction in Pregnancy: Ongoing Demands & Actual Therapy Modalities; Index.NER(01): GB IE