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 135
... likelihood that one will use crack cocaine ; the lower one is on this con- tinuum , the higher that likelihood is . Crack use is relatively rare - although it does exist- among middle - class , suburban youngsters . Its use tends to be ...
... likelihood that one will use crack cocaine ; the lower one is on this con- tinuum , the higher that likelihood is . Crack use is relatively rare - although it does exist- among middle - class , suburban youngsters . Its use tends to be ...
Page 215
... likelihood that their members are alcoholics , that is , those who drink to excess . The opposite side of the coin should be expected as well : The lower the proportion of drinkers in a social category , the lower the likelihood that ...
... likelihood that their members are alcoholics , that is , those who drink to excess . The opposite side of the coin should be expected as well : The lower the proportion of drinkers in a social category , the lower the likelihood that ...
Page 232
... likelihood that he or she will drink heavily and abusively . Men are more likely to drink than women , and the men who do drink have a higher likelihood of doing so in greater volume . Of all age groups , young adults under the age of ...
... likelihood that he or she will drink heavily and abusively . Men are more likely to drink than women , and the men who do drink have a higher likelihood of doing so in greater volume . Of all age groups , young adults under the age of ...
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