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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... law enforcement ; that is , crime is deterred or discouraged in some absolute or abstract sense by law enforcement . This is the rationale for the government's war on drugs : Escalate the number of arrests of users , addicts , dealers ...
... law enforcement ; that is , crime is deterred or discouraged in some absolute or abstract sense by law enforcement . This is the rationale for the government's war on drugs : Escalate the number of arrests of users , addicts , dealers ...
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... law enforcement " ( p . 2 ) . In other words , " most studies have only examined variations in levels of enforcement , rather than compare enforcement to its absence . " The fact is , " though the availability and price of drugs are ...
... law enforcement " ( p . 2 ) . In other words , " most studies have only examined variations in levels of enforcement , rather than compare enforcement to its absence . " The fact is , " though the availability and price of drugs are ...
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... law enforcement ; that is , crime is deterred or discouraged in some absolute or abstract sense by law enforcement . In contrast , the soft or moderate punitive position does not see a defeat of or even a drastic reduction in drug use ...
... law enforcement ; that is , crime is deterred or discouraged in some absolute or abstract sense by law enforcement . In contrast , the soft or moderate punitive position does not see a defeat of or even a drastic reduction in drug use ...
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