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 313
... addicts seem to be dying off , although at levels that have been slowing down in recent years . What of the survey data ? Do they indicate an increase in ... HEROIN AND THE NARCOTICS 313 Why Turn On? The User's Perspective Heroin Addiction.
... addicts seem to be dying off , although at levels that have been slowing down in recent years . What of the survey data ? Do they indicate an increase in ... HEROIN AND THE NARCOTICS 313 Why Turn On? The User's Perspective Heroin Addiction.
Page 325
... heroin , and use during the past month is only a small fraction of this small percentage . ( Keep in mind , however ... addicts , using it strictly for recreational purposes , and not getting hooked . Although the junkie is certainly the most ...
... heroin , and use during the past month is only a small fraction of this small percentage . ( Keep in mind , however ... addicts , using it strictly for recreational purposes , and not getting hooked . Although the junkie is certainly the most ...
Page 427
... heroin addicts , most of whom are administered methadone . However , methadone mainte- nance programs are fairly tightly controlled in most jurisdictions , and most addicts nation- wide are not enrolled in them , either because they do ...
... heroin addicts , most of whom are administered methadone . However , methadone mainte- nance programs are fairly tightly controlled in most jurisdictions , and most addicts nation- wide are not enrolled in them , either because they do ...
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