The scope of this encyclopedia is much broader than other encyclopedias of substance abuse, including things such as energy drinks and intriguingly, the people associated with drugs such as Aldous Huxley. . . . This two-volume encyclopedia belongs in every collection to inform history, sociology, and substance abuse students and faculty.

Reference Reviews

A plethora of reference books has been published on alcohol, drugs, and their use and abuse. This two-volume set is different; it fills a real need by concentrating on the history of alcohol and drug use and abuse. . . . Highly recommended.

Choice

This reworking has two paramount changes—the inclusion of drugs, both legal and illegal, and the refocus to North America only, resulting in an entirely new and different reference source. This resource would be a valuable addition to high school, public, and undergraduate academic libraries. Its breadth and depth of substances make it a great starting point for undergraduate students.

Booklist

The encyclopedia is interdisciplinary, looking at alcohol and drugs from many different perspectives. . . . This is a useful resource for school and public libraries.

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