Emerging Trends in Drug Use and Distribution

• Main Authors: Khey, David N. (Author), Stogner, John (Author), Miller, Bryan Lee (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology, 12
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Public health.; Criminology.; Social Sciences.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Public Health.

This Brief explores emerging trends in drug use and distribution. This timely Brief examines recent examples of emerging drugs including salvia (from the plant Salvia divinorum), bath salts (and other synthetic stimulants) and so-called research chemicals (primarily substituted phenethylamines, synt...

Table of Contents:

• New Trends in Drugs of Abuse
• Historical Comparison in Development of Drug Trends: Impact of Internet
• Case Studies of Emerging Drugs: Salvia Divinorum, Bath Salts and Research Chemicals
• Policies, Law Enforcement and Public Health Responses
• Drug Policy for the 21st Century.