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 393
... drugs , the use of a given substance is not in question ; possession and sale for the purpose of just about any and all use - including intoxication — is legal . For the completely illegal drugs , it is the exactly the opposite - no ...
... drugs , the use of a given substance is not in question ; possession and sale for the purpose of just about any and all use - including intoxication — is legal . For the completely illegal drugs , it is the exactly the opposite - no ...
Page 412
... drugs . The legal drugs , like alcohol and tobacco , are regulated , available to anyone above a certain age but bought and sold under restrictions set by law . The prescription drugs are available with a physi- cian's prescription for ...
... drugs . The legal drugs , like alcohol and tobacco , are regulated , available to anyone above a certain age but bought and sold under restrictions set by law . The prescription drugs are available with a physi- cian's prescription for ...
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... drug use , 14-15 Legal recreational drug use , 16-17 Legal status of drugs , 13 Legal - illegal distinction , 205-207 continuance rates and , 172-173 drug control and , 392-393 drug trade and , 361-362 , 378 prevalence rates and , 171 ...
... drug use , 14-15 Legal recreational drug use , 16-17 Legal status of drugs , 13 Legal - illegal distinction , 205-207 continuance rates and , 172-173 drug control and , 392-393 drug trade and , 361-362 , 378 prevalence rates and , 171 ...
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