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 93
... Scientific , and Technological Innovations In addition to the primitive state of nineteenth - century medicine and a " live and let live " at- titude toward the content of beverages and pseudomedicines sold to the public , a number of ...
... Scientific , and Technological Innovations In addition to the primitive state of nineteenth - century medicine and a " live and let live " at- titude toward the content of beverages and pseudomedicines sold to the public , a number of ...
Page 245
... scientific literature . At the same time , the American Council on Marijuana , an anti - marijuana propaganda organization , on whose scientific ad- visory board Heath sits , distributes a pamphlet by Heath titled " Marijuana and the ...
... scientific literature . At the same time , the American Council on Marijuana , an anti - marijuana propaganda organization , on whose scientific ad- visory board Heath sits , distributes a pamphlet by Heath titled " Marijuana and the ...
Page 258
... scientific data " indicate the potential therapeutic value of the cannabinoid drugs , primarily THC , for pain relief , control of nausea and vomiting , and ap- petite stimulation " ( p . 179 ) . At the same time , the Institute warned ...
... scientific data " indicate the potential therapeutic value of the cannabinoid drugs , primarily THC , for pain relief , control of nausea and vomiting , and ap- petite stimulation " ( p . 179 ) . At the same time , the Institute warned ...
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