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 77
... significant others . The impact of the various agents of socialization depends on the values and behavior in question . For broader , long - term values and behavior , such as religion , politics , and lifetime goals , parents tend to ...
... significant others . The impact of the various agents of socialization depends on the values and behavior in question . For broader , long - term values and behavior , such as religion , politics , and lifetime goals , parents tend to ...
Page 264
... significant . About 4 percent , or 140,000 , of the infants born in the United States each year have some significant defect , irrespective of the factor of LSD use ( Lyons , 1983 ) . Thus , the fact that a mother who has taken LSD ...
... significant . About 4 percent , or 140,000 , of the infants born in the United States each year have some significant defect , irrespective of the factor of LSD use ( Lyons , 1983 ) . Thus , the fact that a mother who has taken LSD ...
Page 410
... significant nonetheless . • The reduction in predatory crime was significant for all three programs , declining to one - half to one - third of their pretreatment levels . Two - thirds of those who reported engaging in predatory crime ...
... significant nonetheless . • The reduction in predatory crime was significant for all three programs , declining to one - half to one - third of their pretreatment levels . Two - thirds of those who reported engaging in predatory crime ...
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