Escaping the Dragon

First published in 1985, Escaping the Dragon is written for anyone- parents, family, friends, teachers, health professionals- who want to know about heroin addiction. Based on the author's own experience and research, this book details the misuse of heroin with emphasis on the recognition of physical and psychological addiction, the consequences and social effects, and most importantly the first steps, professional help and continuing support necessary to deal with heroin addiction.
Escaping the Dragon is essential reading for anyone concerned about, interested in or actively combatting heroin addiction.

List of contents

Author's Note 1. Introduction 2. Availability 3. Willingness 4. Heroin 5. Addiction 6. Recognition 7. Help Glossary Appendix

Product details

• Authors: Tom Field
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.03.2025
• EAN: 9781041000433
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4100043-3
• No. of pages: 120
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Medical Sociology, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Heroin Addiction;Recognition;Behaviour;Professional Help