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 130
... reported in the media in the 1960s . Why the discrepancy ? One possible explanation is that the media seized upon and reported the very small number of untoward LSD - related episodes that did take place and ignored the immense volume ...
... reported in the media in the 1960s . Why the discrepancy ? One possible explanation is that the media seized upon and reported the very small number of untoward LSD - related episodes that did take place and ignored the immense volume ...
Page 141
... reported the story of the con- nection between criminal homicide and drug selling in its own distinctive fashion . How- ever , saying that the story was socially constructed does not necessarily mean that it was reported inaccurately ...
... reported the story of the con- nection between criminal homicide and drug selling in its own distinctive fashion . How- ever , saying that the story was socially constructed does not necessarily mean that it was reported inaccurately ...
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... reported in 40 percent of episodes ; these included restlessness , irritability , perceptual disturbances , an inability to concentrate , fatigue , lassitude , and nasal problems . Smokers reported one or more of these reactions in 71 ...
... reported in 40 percent of episodes ; these included restlessness , irritability , perceptual disturbances , an inability to concentrate , fatigue , lassitude , and nasal problems . Smokers reported one or more of these reactions in 71 ...
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