Bibliograph

Forensic pharmacology, Beth E. Zedeck and Morris S. Zedeck

Type

Label

Forensic pharmacology, Beth E. Zedeck and Morris S. Zedeck

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 126-132) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Forensic pharmacology

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70167729

Responsibility statement

Beth E. Zedeck and Morris S. Zedeck

Series statement

Inside forensic science

Summary

Describes the role of forensic pharmacologists in criminal investigations, explains how they can detect the presence of various drugs, and discusses how a cases might be affected if drugs or alcohol were involved

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Role of the forensic pharmacologist -- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics -- Drug analysis -- Drug abuse and teenager statistics -- Cannabinoids -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Central nervous system depressants -- Opioids -- Hallucinogens -- Dissociative anesthetics -- Inhalants -- Anabolic-androgenic steroids -- Future of forensic pharmacology -- Solve the cases!!! -- Notes -- Glossary ? Bibliography -- Further reading

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