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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... metabolites - the chemical by - products of drugs . Even if the original drug is no longer present , the pres- ence of metabolites tell a toxicologist which drugs were taken . Drugs are also excreted or eliminated from the body in ...
... metabolites - the chemical by - products of drugs . Even if the original drug is no longer present , the pres- ence of metabolites tell a toxicologist which drugs were taken . Drugs are also excreted or eliminated from the body in ...
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... metabolites have a half - life of 50 or more hours . After one week , 25 percent of THC's metabolites remain in the CHAPTER 9 MARIJUANA , LSD , AND CLUB DRUGS 239.
... metabolites have a half - life of 50 or more hours . After one week , 25 percent of THC's metabolites remain in the CHAPTER 9 MARIJUANA , LSD , AND CLUB DRUGS 239.
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... metabolites is more than 48 hours , and traces remain in the body for several weeks after use . This crucial fact has important consequences ; for instance , these traces may have lingering effects on motor coordination and intellec ...
... metabolites is more than 48 hours , and traces remain in the body for several weeks after use . This crucial fact has important consequences ; for instance , these traces may have lingering effects on motor coordination and intellec ...
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