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 16
... caffeine products . In each case , a psychoactive substance is consumed in part to achieve a specific mental or psychic state . Of course , not every instance of the use of these three drugs is purely for pleasure or euphoria ...
... caffeine products . In each case , a psychoactive substance is consumed in part to achieve a specific mental or psychic state . Of course , not every instance of the use of these three drugs is purely for pleasure or euphoria ...
Page 17
... caffeine products . What is important about legal recreational drug use is not that it is identical to illegal recreational drug use ( it is not— there are interesting differences between them ) , but that there are some interesting par ...
... caffeine products . What is important about legal recreational drug use is not that it is identical to illegal recreational drug use ( it is not— there are interesting differences between them ) , but that there are some interesting par ...
Page 93
... caffeine and a mild ex- tract of coca leaves . In 1891 , when Asa Candler , another pharmacist , bought the rights to Coca - Cola and took control of Pemberton's company , the beverage skyrocketed to national success . Like Mariani's ...
... caffeine and a mild ex- tract of coca leaves . In 1891 , when Asa Candler , another pharmacist , bought the rights to Coca - Cola and took control of Pemberton's company , the beverage skyrocketed to national success . Like Mariani's ...
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