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 98
... Prohibition marked the dying gasp of a traditional way of life that was to be forever cast to the winds by the Great Depression ( 1929–1939 ) and beyond . As we'll see in more detail in the next chapter , although Prohibition was widely ...
... Prohibition marked the dying gasp of a traditional way of life that was to be forever cast to the winds by the Great Depression ( 1929–1939 ) and beyond . As we'll see in more detail in the next chapter , although Prohibition was widely ...
Page 180
... Prohibition have ? What is your mental image of drinking during Prohibition ? If you are like most people , chances are , you imagine that Americans drank more alcohol during Prohibition than when its sale was legal . As I said , I've ...
... Prohibition have ? What is your mental image of drinking during Prohibition ? If you are like most people , chances are , you imagine that Americans drank more alcohol during Prohibition than when its sale was legal . As I said , I've ...
Page 181
... Prohibition ( 1916-1919-1.96 gallons ) , stayed low during Prohibition ( 1920-1930-0.90 gallons ) , and rose slowly in the year following Prohibition ( 1934-0.97 gallons ) , a bit more quickly the year after that ( 1935-1.20 gallons ) ...
... Prohibition ( 1916-1919-1.96 gallons ) , stayed low during Prohibition ( 1920-1930-0.90 gallons ) , and rose slowly in the year following Prohibition ( 1934-0.97 gallons ) , a bit more quickly the year after that ( 1935-1.20 gallons ) ...
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