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 76
... involved they are with the teenage peer subculture , the greater the likelihood that they will experiment with and use a variety of drugs . The peer subculture provides a transition between the parental and the drug subcultures . For ...
... involved they are with the teenage peer subculture , the greater the likelihood that they will experiment with and use a variety of drugs . The peer subculture provides a transition between the parental and the drug subcultures . For ...
Page 85
... involved with . The more consistent these values , and the more concentrated and intense the interaction , the greater the likeli- hood of use . In addition , involvement in a using circle also provides role models for use , so ...
... involved with . The more consistent these values , and the more concentrated and intense the interaction , the greater the likeli- hood of use . In addition , involvement in a using circle also provides role models for use , so ...
Page 375
... involved in violent behavior ; and the re- treatist gang was primarily involved in drug - related behavior . If this distinction ever had any relevance for real - world urban street gangs , it is certainly meaningless today . Today ...
... involved in violent behavior ; and the re- treatist gang was primarily involved in drug - related behavior . If this distinction ever had any relevance for real - world urban street gangs , it is certainly meaningless today . Today ...
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