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 65
... means of avoiding life's problems and retreating into euphoric bliss and drugged - out indifference . Euphoria , says one inadequate - personality theorist , is adaptive for the imma- ture individual who lacks responsibility , a sense ...
... means of avoiding life's problems and retreating into euphoric bliss and drugged - out indifference . Euphoria , says one inadequate - personality theorist , is adaptive for the imma- ture individual who lacks responsibility , a sense ...
Page 68
... means and ends Absence of bonds to conventional society Inadequate parenting , leading to lack of self - control Deviant socialization Attraction to unconventionality , and influence by peer groups Community or neighborhood ...
... means and ends Absence of bonds to conventional society Inadequate parenting , leading to lack of self - control Deviant socialization Attraction to unconventionality , and influence by peer groups Community or neighborhood ...
Page 217
... means of taking a drug that , by this factor alone , nicotine's impact is heightened over and above that obtained with other methods of use , such as chewing tobacco or inhaling snuff ( pulverized tobacco ) . In addition , keep in mind ...
... means of taking a drug that , by this factor alone , nicotine's impact is heightened over and above that obtained with other methods of use , such as chewing tobacco or inhaling snuff ( pulverized tobacco ) . In addition , keep in mind ...
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