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 50
... Ecstasy grew faster than for any other major drug ; use since 2000 , however , has leveled off or de- clined slightly . Possession and sale of Ecstasy became illegal at the federal level in 1985 . APPENDIX : Drug Names Some drugs are ...
... Ecstasy grew faster than for any other major drug ; use since 2000 , however , has leveled off or de- clined slightly . Possession and sale of Ecstasy became illegal at the federal level in 1985 . APPENDIX : Drug Names Some drugs are ...
Page 274
... Ecstasy . A na- tion's youth culture has come together to create a scene so strong that authorities can do nothing about it . The atmosphere created by special people is enhanced by mind - blowing visuals and lasers ; mind , body , and ...
... Ecstasy . A na- tion's youth culture has come together to create a scene so strong that authorities can do nothing about it . The atmosphere created by special people is enhanced by mind - blowing visuals and lasers ; mind , body , and ...
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... Ecstasy Western Europe , mainly Belgium and the Netherlands , remains the country's principal source for MDMA ; the DEA estimates that 80 percent of the Ecstasy sold in the United States originates from these two countries . The ...
... Ecstasy Western Europe , mainly Belgium and the Netherlands , remains the country's principal source for MDMA ; the DEA estimates that 80 percent of the Ecstasy sold in the United States originates from these two countries . The ...
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