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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... activity , and many observers confuse the two . They are the hard or strict , and the soft or moderate , versions of the punitive model . The strict punitive version makes use of the logic of absolute deterrence , while the moderate ...
... activity , and many observers confuse the two . They are the hard or strict , and the soft or moderate , versions of the punitive model . The strict punitive version makes use of the logic of absolute deterrence , while the moderate ...
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... activity and coordination . cerebrum The major part of the brain , involved with cognitive functioning as well as the regulation of most organ activity . chemicalistic fallacy The theory or view that we can predict how people will act ...
... activity and coordination . cerebrum The major part of the brain , involved with cognitive functioning as well as the regulation of most organ activity . chemicalistic fallacy The theory or view that we can predict how people will act ...
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... activity after the repeal of a law outlawing that same activity . reinforcement Usually refers to positive reinforcement . reinforcement , negative The motivation to continue using a drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms . reinforcement ...
... activity after the repeal of a law outlawing that same activity . reinforcement Usually refers to positive reinforcement . reinforcement , negative The motivation to continue using a drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms . reinforcement ...
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