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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... Past - Month to Lifetime Continuance Rates Past - Month to Past - Year Continuance Rates Alcohol 62.5 % Cigarettes 84.1 % Cigarettes 37.4 Alcohol 78.0 Marijuana 15.0 Marijuana 62.6 Pain relievers 14.2 Crack 49.4 Tranquilizers 8.6 ...
... Past - Month to Lifetime Continuance Rates Past - Month to Past - Year Continuance Rates Alcohol 62.5 % Cigarettes 84.1 % Cigarettes 37.4 Alcohol 78.0 Marijuana 15.0 Marijuana 62.6 Pain relievers 14.2 Crack 49.4 Tranquilizers 8.6 ...
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... Past NSDUH Ever Year Month 2005 Past Past Ever Year Month Age Age 12-17 18-25 26-34 35+ Total 2582 3 13 10 4 12-17 17 13 51 25 13 18-25 52 28 60 15 7 26+ 41 387 7 17 4 24 4 33 10 25 2 5 40 10 6 1991 1996 2005 Past Past Past Past Past ...
... Past NSDUH Ever Year Month 2005 Past Past Ever Year Month Age Age 12-17 18-25 26-34 35+ Total 2582 3 13 10 4 12-17 17 13 51 25 13 18-25 52 28 60 15 7 26+ 41 387 7 17 4 24 4 33 10 25 2 5 40 10 6 1991 1996 2005 Past Past Past Past Past ...
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... past month : 1 in 7 ( 14.7 % ) Tried cocaine at least once in their lives : 1 in 3 ( 33.0 % ) Used cocaine in the past year : 1 in 20 ( 4.8 % ) Used cocaine in the past month : 1 in 50 ( 2.0 % ) Tried crack cocaine : 1 in 13 ( 7.7 ...
... past month : 1 in 7 ( 14.7 % ) Tried cocaine at least once in their lives : 1 in 3 ( 33.0 % ) Used cocaine in the past year : 1 in 20 ( 4.8 % ) Used cocaine in the past month : 1 in 50 ( 2.0 % ) Tried crack cocaine : 1 in 13 ( 7.7 ...
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