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 32
... specific and takes place at the molecular level . Drugs are chemicals that interact with the body's neurochemical system ; the outcome of this interaction is what is referred to as the drug's " action . " As we'll see , drugs act in ...
... specific and takes place at the molecular level . Drugs are chemicals that interact with the body's neurochemical system ; the outcome of this interaction is what is referred to as the drug's " action . " As we'll see , drugs act in ...
Page 78
... specific patterns and in specific " culturally determined " and “ well - defined " developmental stages . The “ use of a drug lower in a sequence is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for progression to a higher stage indicating ...
... specific patterns and in specific " culturally determined " and “ well - defined " developmental stages . The “ use of a drug lower in a sequence is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for progression to a higher stage indicating ...
Page 124
... specific , concrete facts - facts about events that either happened or did not happen . Editors are a great deal less distressed about big or general assertions that are based on putting together and drawing conclusions from many specific ...
... specific , concrete facts - facts about events that either happened or did not happen . Editors are a great deal less distressed about big or general assertions that are based on putting together and drawing conclusions from many specific ...
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