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 41
... barbiturate , since both alcohol and barbiturates are sedatives . Again , alcohol and barbiturates exhibit cross - dependence . Of course , cross - dependence applies only to drugs that produce a classic addiction . Not all psychoactive ...
... barbiturate , since both alcohol and barbiturates are sedatives . Again , alcohol and barbiturates exhibit cross - dependence . Of course , cross - dependence applies only to drugs that produce a classic addiction . Not all psychoactive ...
Page 223
... barbiturates and methaqualone . Barbiturates are defined as central nervous system depressants that are derived from barbituric acid . The first barbiturate , Veronal , was marketed commercially in 1903. Since then , medical chemists ...
... barbiturates and methaqualone . Barbiturates are defined as central nervous system depressants that are derived from barbituric acid . The first barbiturate , Veronal , was marketed commercially in 1903. Since then , medical chemists ...
Page 224
... barbiturates was less than half that in 1992. The current prescription use of barbiturates is insignificant . In 2004 and 2005 , none of the fast - acting barbiturates were in the list of the 200 top - selling prescription drugs ...
... barbiturates was less than half that in 1992. The current prescription use of barbiturates is insignificant . In 2004 and 2005 , none of the fast - acting barbiturates were in the list of the 200 top - selling prescription drugs ...
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