Pagliaro's Comprehensive Guide to Drugs and Substances of Abuse

Pagliaros€™ Comprehensive Guide to Drugs and Substances of Abuse, 2nd Edition has been completely revised, updated, and rewritten as needed. The second edition is an all monograph format and includes twelve new monographs. This is a current, complete, and accurate compendium of information on over one hundred drugs and substances of abuse. Monographs include names (chemical, brand, street), pharmacologic classification, brief overview, dosage forms and route of administration, mechanism of central nervous system action, pharmacodynamics/pharmacokinetics, current approved indications, desired action/reason for personal use, toxicity (acute, chronic, pregnancy and lactation), abuse potential, withdrawal syndrome, and overdosage. Key Features: Over 100 monographs Twelve brand new monographs Most current, comprehensive compilation of information on drugs and substances of abuse Appendices make it easy to find drug names and classifications

Louis A. Pagliaro, MS, PharmD, PhD, FABMP, FPPR, formerly professor of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, is professor of pharmacopsychology and a chartered psychologist specializing in the treatment of patients with dual diagnosis.

Louis and Ann Marie Pagliar have both been at the University of Alberta since 1977. They have published, collaboratively and individually, more than 300 professional review and research articles and several invited chapters on drug and substance abuse. In addition to consulting for many public and private organizations, they have presented numerous workshops on pharmacotherapeutics and drug and substance abuse. This is their 13th textbook.


Ann Marie Pagliaro, BSN, MSN, PhD candidate, FPPR, is professor of nursing and director of the Substance Abusology and Clinical Pharmacology Research Group.

Ann Marie and Louis A. Pagliaro have both been at the University of Alberta since 1977. They have published, collaboratively and individually, more than 300 professional review and research articles and several invited chapters on drug and substance abuse. In addition to consulting for many public and private organizations, they have presented numerous workshops on pharmacotherapeutics and drug and substance abuse. This is their 13th textbook.