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 30
... drug typically experience psychic effects , enjoy the experience , and tell others about what they experienced . Neophytes - persons who have never ingested a given drug - hear descriptions of a drug's effects from friends and ...
... drug typically experience psychic effects , enjoy the experience , and tell others about what they experienced . Neophytes - persons who have never ingested a given drug - hear descriptions of a drug's effects from friends and ...
Page 38
... drugs is not a simple either - or , black - or - white phenomenon . The important point about route of administration is that it influences the effects a drug has . The same drug will have different effects according to the manner in ...
... drugs is not a simple either - or , black - or - white phenomenon . The important point about route of administration is that it influences the effects a drug has . The same drug will have different effects according to the manner in ...
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... drug in this regard , although the additive effects of alcohol and marijuana should ... experience in favorable and pleasurable terms ; in short , they like what ... drug made them more enjoyable CHAPTER 9 MARIJUANA , LSD , AND CLUB DRUGS 243.
... drug in this regard , although the additive effects of alcohol and marijuana should ... experience in favorable and pleasurable terms ; in short , they like what ... drug made them more enjoyable CHAPTER 9 MARIJUANA , LSD , AND CLUB DRUGS 243.
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