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 52
... influence in such a way that minimizes the negative effects of the drug . Some drinkers say they can drive as well under the influence as normally . This is not true , but they are able to drive better than an inexperienced drinker who ...
... influence in such a way that minimizes the negative effects of the drug . Some drinkers say they can drive as well under the influence as normally . This is not true , but they are able to drive better than an inexperienced drinker who ...
Page 77
... influence substance use in the form of beer and wine and , a bit later on , hard liquor . However , peer influence on drug use is even more formidable . Teenagers , especially older ones , tend to associate with one another partly on ...
... influence substance use in the form of beer and wine and , a bit later on , hard liquor . However , peer influence on drug use is even more formidable . Teenagers , especially older ones , tend to associate with one another partly on ...
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... influence is sometimes called peer pressure , it clearly operates in all other aspects of a person's life , both favorable and unfavorable ; it is not unique to drug use . A more neutral term is " peer influence . " The fact that ...
... influence is sometimes called peer pressure , it clearly operates in all other aspects of a person's life , both favorable and unfavorable ; it is not unique to drug use . A more neutral term is " peer influence . " The fact that ...
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