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 68
... Deviant socialization Attraction to unconventionality , and influence by peer groups Community or neighborhood ... deviant behavior . In his view , deviant behavior - illicit drug use included - takes place when avenues to material ...
... Deviant socialization Attraction to unconventionality , and influence by peer groups Community or neighborhood ... deviant behavior . In his view , deviant behavior - illicit drug use included - takes place when avenues to material ...
Page 70
... deviant behavior , is the absence of social controls encouraging conformity . Most of us do not engage in deviant or criminal acts because of strong bonds with or ties to conventional , mainstream persons , beliefs , activities , and ...
... deviant behavior , is the absence of social controls encouraging conformity . Most of us do not engage in deviant or criminal acts because of strong bonds with or ties to conventional , mainstream persons , beliefs , activities , and ...
Page 75
... deviant motives leading to the deviant behavior , it is the other way around ; the deviant behavior in time produces the deviant motivation . Vague impulses and desires ... are transformed into definite patterns of actions through the ...
... deviant motives leading to the deviant behavior , it is the other way around ; the deviant behavior in time produces the deviant motivation . Vague impulses and desires ... are transformed into definite patterns of actions through the ...
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