How Long to Read Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 46 minutes to read Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition by Steven B. Karch

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

AUTHORITATIVE INFORMATION FROM THE SOURCE YOU TRUST The third edition of Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse continues to provide a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the pathology, toxicology, and pharmacology of commonly abused drugs. As in previous editions, the focus remains on the investigation of drug-related deaths and on practical approaches to the detection of drug abuse. It covers in detail the clinical consequences of drug usage and provides the latest information on clinical aspects of drug abuse. This well-written, extensively referenced resource supplies a mixture of clinical information and pathology findings. SEE WHAT'S NEW IN THE THIRD EDITION: New information on methamphetamine abuse New chapter on GHB, ketamine, and select herbal hallucinogens New micrographs showing pathology of drug related deaths Over 1000 new references The mechanism of sudden death in cocaine users and overdose in heroin abusers Toxicology and pathology of ephedrine Neurochemistry of excited delirium Psychotic behavior in stimulant abusers About the author: Steven B. Karch has appeared as an expert witness in international cases, including advice to counsel in the Harold Shipman murder trial. He is an assistant medical examiner in San Francisco, where he consults on cases of drug-related deaths. He received his bachelors degree from Brown University, did graduate work in cell biology and biophysics at Stanford, and received his M.D. from Tulane University Medical School.

How long is Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition?

Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition by Steven B. Karch is 568 pages long, and a total of 146,544 words.

This makes it 192% the length of the average book. It also has 179% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 20 minutes to read Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition?

Karch's Pathology of Drug Abuse, Third Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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