This book addresses how to estimate substance use and thereby evaluate policies intended to reduce the harms caused by drugs and other substances. Wastewater analysis (WWA) can provide efficient, affordable, fine-grained and objective data on population substance use trends on a very large scale.The authors discuss the potential implications of WWA as a new method for understanding substance use in a variety of settings and ignite a discourse with policy makers, criminologists, epi...

In the bustling Victorian era, Eliza Paul Kirkbride Gurney embarks on a poignant journey in "Oh, For a Home of Rest!" This captivating memoir chronicles her experiences as a young Quaker woman navigating the complexities of marriage, motherhood, and the relentless pursuit of a sanctuary amidst life's storms. Through her introspective reflections and vivid descriptions, Gurney paints a vivid tapestry of a woman's struggle for peace and fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.