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 130
... episodes requiring medical intervention . This is only a bit more than 0.01 percent of all ED episodes . And , based on the total number of users and the average number of times the drug is taken , this is 1 untoward LSD episode out of ...
... episodes requiring medical intervention . This is only a bit more than 0.01 percent of all ED episodes . And , based on the total number of users and the average number of times the drug is taken , this is 1 untoward LSD episode out of ...
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... episodes include a suicide attempt , a panic reaction , a psychotic episode , a hallucination , unconsciousness , poisoning , accidental ingestion , an extreme allergic reaction , and dependence for which the patient demands treatment ...
... episodes include a suicide attempt , a panic reaction , a psychotic episode , a hallucination , unconsciousness , poisoning , accidental ingestion , an extreme allergic reaction , and dependence for which the patient demands treatment ...
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... episodes over time ; specifically , the two types of episodes on which data are gathered are emergency department ( ED ) episodes ( such as sui- cide attempts and untoward psychic effects ) and medical examiner ( ME ) reports ( that is ...
... episodes over time ; specifically , the two types of episodes on which data are gathered are emergency department ( ED ) episodes ( such as sui- cide attempts and untoward psychic effects ) and medical examiner ( ME ) reports ( that is ...
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