Drugs in American SocietyGoode's Drugs in American Society 7/e is a well-respected, brief investigation of the full range of psychoactive drug use; from legal, medical and perscription use to criminal, recreational use and from casual use to addiction. Objective pro and con accounts on important issues like treatment, education, rehabilitation, and legalization give students a thorough understanding of the topics. The new seventh edition continues to provide the most balanced and up-to-date coverage in an accessible, engaging style. |
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Page 310
... heroin during the past year . Of all persons who had used at least one illegal drug once or more in their lives , fewer than 2 percent had tried or used heroin . Only a small fraction of 1 percent of all episodes of illegal drug use ...
... heroin during the past year . Of all persons who had used at least one illegal drug once or more in their lives , fewer than 2 percent had tried or used heroin . Only a small fraction of 1 percent of all episodes of illegal drug use ...
Page 313
... heroin in 1981 was $ 4,393 ; in 2000 , it was only $ 316 - less than one - tenth the earlier price ( Rhodes , Johnston , and Kling , 2001 , p . 43 ) . The reality is , the streets are awash with inexpensive , relatively pure heroin ...
... heroin in 1981 was $ 4,393 ; in 2000 , it was only $ 316 - less than one - tenth the earlier price ( Rhodes , Johnston , and Kling , 2001 , p . 43 ) . The reality is , the streets are awash with inexpensive , relatively pure heroin ...
Page 317
... heroin addict , heroin is precisely " the everyday . " Evaluations of heroin vary according to individual attitudes and social location . Addicts attribute magical powers to the drug . Far from viewing continued administration of heroin ...
... heroin addict , heroin is precisely " the everyday . " Evaluations of heroin vary according to individual attitudes and social location . Addicts attribute magical powers to the drug . Far from viewing continued administration of heroin ...
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