Church E J
Radiol Technol. 2001 Nov-Dec;73(2):139-64; quiz 169-71.
The use of illicit substances is a worldwide problem. In the United States alone, governmental agencies spend more than $30 billion per year combatting drug abuse. While the war on drugs affects every citizen in one way or another, radiologic technologists have become active participants in the effort. This article offers an overview of common street drugs and discusses the role of medical imaging in diagnosing drug-related injuries and chronic conditions, studying the physiology of addiction and aiding law enforcement.
非法药物的使用是一个全球性问题。仅在美国，政府机构每年就花费超过300亿美元来打击药物滥用。虽然禁毒战争以某种方式影响着每一位公民，但放射技师已成为这一努力的积极参与者。本文概述了常见的街头毒品，并讨论了医学影像在诊断与药物相关的损伤和慢性病、研究成瘾生理学以及协助执法方面的作用。
