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 425
... Decriminalization Decriminalization refers to the removal of state control over a substance or activity . ( Many observers use the term “ decriminalization " to refer to what I call " partial decriminalization . " Full decriminalization ...
... Decriminalization Decriminalization refers to the removal of state control over a substance or activity . ( Many observers use the term “ decriminalization " to refer to what I call " partial decriminalization . " Full decriminalization ...
Page 426
... decriminalization remains a viable subject of debate , while most of the other particulars do not . Again , the term " decriminalization " is often used to refer to what is actually partial decriminalization . As also noted previously ...
... decriminalization remains a viable subject of debate , while most of the other particulars do not . Again , the term " decriminalization " is often used to refer to what is actually partial decriminalization . As also noted previously ...
Page 446
... Decriminalization is a very different proposal from legalization . Full decriminalization entails no state regulation or control whatsoever . ( " Full " decriminalization should be dis- tinguished from " partial " decriminalization ...
... Decriminalization is a very different proposal from legalization . Full decriminalization entails no state regulation or control whatsoever . ( " Full " decriminalization should be dis- tinguished from " partial " decriminalization ...
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