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 189
... illicit drug use that took place during the 1990s came about as a result of expanded marijuana use . However , as with nearly all the time trends we've examined so far , there is no uni- directional pattern . The drug use , especially ...
... illicit drug use that took place during the 1990s came about as a result of expanded marijuana use . However , as with nearly all the time trends we've examined so far , there is no uni- directional pattern . The drug use , especially ...
Page 368
... drugs is far from preordained . FACTORS THAT FACILITATE THE ILLICIT DRUG TRADE Drug - trafficking patterns have evolved into their present form , and continue to develop along certain lines , for a complex mix of reasons . Some of these ...
... drugs is far from preordained . FACTORS THAT FACILITATE THE ILLICIT DRUG TRADE Drug - trafficking patterns have evolved into their present form , and continue to develop along certain lines , for a complex mix of reasons . Some of these ...
Page 380
Erich Goode. SUMMARY The sale of illicit drugs is enshrouded in myth . While the drug trade is large , it is much smaller than numerous inflated estimates would have it . It is certainly not true , as more than one observer has claimed ...
Erich Goode. SUMMARY The sale of illicit drugs is enshrouded in myth . While the drug trade is large , it is much smaller than numerous inflated estimates would have it . It is certainly not true , as more than one observer has claimed ...
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