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 81
... dealers make incursions in ways that would not be possible in more affluent , more organized communities , which have stronger ties to the loci of power . In cohesive , unified , and especially prosperous neighborhoods , buildings are ...
... dealers make incursions in ways that would not be possible in more affluent , more organized communities , which have stronger ties to the loci of power . In cohesive , unified , and especially prosperous neighborhoods , buildings are ...
Page 399
... dealers resided and where a high proportion of the community used . Moreover , the reduced police presence attracted ... dealers tended to live ( and hence blended in ) , the police found it difficult to spot and apprehend dealers . As a ...
... dealers resided and where a high proportion of the community used . Moreover , the reduced police presence attracted ... dealers tended to live ( and hence blended in ) , the police found it difficult to spot and apprehend dealers . As a ...
Page 422
... dealers , assaults to collect a supposed drug debt , punishment of drug workers , drug thefts , and dealers selling bad or bogus drugs ( Goldstein et al . , 1989 ) . Eliminate criminalization and the profit motive will be eliminated ...
... dealers , assaults to collect a supposed drug debt , punishment of drug workers , drug thefts , and dealers selling bad or bogus drugs ( Goldstein et al . , 1989 ) . Eliminate criminalization and the profit motive will be eliminated ...
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