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 37
... lungs are densely surrounded by capillaries ; as a result , drugs move rapidly from the lungs into the bloodstream , and from there they " swamp " the brain . The difference between IV administration and smoking is that when a drug that ...
... lungs are densely surrounded by capillaries ; as a result , drugs move rapidly from the lungs into the bloodstream , and from there they " swamp " the brain . The difference between IV administration and smoking is that when a drug that ...
Page 239
... lungs for a longer time than is true of cigarette smoke . Surprisingly , however , a study of over 2,000 subjects found no association between marijuana use or frequency of marijuana use - and lung , neck , or head cancer ; even the ...
... lungs for a longer time than is true of cigarette smoke . Surprisingly , however , a study of over 2,000 subjects found no association between marijuana use or frequency of marijuana use - and lung , neck , or head cancer ; even the ...
Page 245
... lungs for a longer period of time . When cannabis and tobacco are smoked in the same way , marijuana produces more ... lung damage and cancer are real risks for heavy smokers " ( 2001 , p . 201 ) . Impaired pulmonary functioning is one ...
... lungs for a longer period of time . When cannabis and tobacco are smoked in the same way , marijuana produces more ... lung damage and cancer are real risks for heavy smokers " ( 2001 , p . 201 ) . Impaired pulmonary functioning is one ...
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