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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... drug overdose . Each year , acetaminophen ( its most popular brand name is Tylenol ) is judged to have contributed ... drugs are taken every day . In relation to their total use , the toxicity of all OTC drugs is extremely low , and they ...
... drug overdose . Each year , acetaminophen ( its most popular brand name is Tylenol ) is judged to have contributed ... drugs are taken every day . In relation to their total use , the toxicity of all OTC drugs is extremely low , and they ...
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... drug to kill a habituated or long - term user than it does a neophyte or inexperienced user . Cross - tolerance refers to the fact that the same ... Drug Fate Factors That Influence Drug Action Drug Fate Factors That Influence Drug Action.
... drug to kill a habituated or long - term user than it does a neophyte or inexperienced user . Cross - tolerance refers to the fact that the same ... Drug Fate Factors That Influence Drug Action Drug Fate Factors That Influence Drug Action.
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... drug's pattern of use . Drugs vary with respect to user " loyalty , ” as users stick with some drugs longer than ... drug's continuance rate , perhaps the legal - illegal distinction is most influential . As a general rule , legal drugs ...
... drug's pattern of use . Drugs vary with respect to user " loyalty , ” as users stick with some drugs longer than ... drug's continuance rate , perhaps the legal - illegal distinction is most influential . As a general rule , legal drugs ...
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