The Economics of Addictive Behaviours Volume III: The Private and Social Costs of the Abuse of Illicit Drugs and Their Remedies

by John Joshua

Book Overview

This title offers an in-depth analysis of the causes, consequences and treatments of illicit drug abuse. The author examines the effects of existing drug policies and proposes drug use legalisation within a regulated market as a viable alternative. Joshua assesses the factors that make individuals vulnerable to drug abuse and the pathways they may follow. As well as exploring the physical and psychological effects on the individual, Joshua examines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319865552
• ISBN13: 9783319865553
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"