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 51
... reaction to take place . Neurotransmitters - which are , in effect , endogenous drugs - regulate countless functions ... reactions produce behavior in which we , as so- ciologists and criminologists , are interested , with addiction or ...
... reaction to take place . Neurotransmitters - which are , in effect , endogenous drugs - regulate countless functions ... reactions produce behavior in which we , as so- ciologists and criminologists , are interested , with addiction or ...
Page 161
... reactions . A surprisingly large percentage of ED patients mentioning marijuana ( 13 % ) do so because they are " seeking detoxification , " not usually from mari- juana but from some other drug they are taking . The third story that ...
... reactions . A surprisingly large percentage of ED patients mentioning marijuana ( 13 % ) do so because they are " seeking detoxification , " not usually from mari- juana but from some other drug they are taking . The third story that ...
Page 291
... reactions in 71 percent of their episodes of use . None of these social - recreational users re- ported the more serious physical or psychological reactions . On the other hand , in roughly 10 percent of the intoxications , smokers ...
... reactions in 71 percent of their episodes of use . None of these social - recreational users re- ported the more serious physical or psychological reactions . On the other hand , in roughly 10 percent of the intoxications , smokers ...
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