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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... synapse . Neurotransmitters are released into this space and travel toward the receptor of the next neuron . The receptors of specific neurons are able to detect and react to only certain neurotransmitters ; the neuro- transmitters ...
... synapse . Neurotransmitters are released into this space and travel toward the receptor of the next neuron . The receptors of specific neurons are able to detect and react to only certain neurotransmitters ; the neuro- transmitters ...
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... synapse The space between neurons , across which neurotransmitters pass . synergistic effects A characteristic of two drugs such that if they are taken together , their combined effects will be more than twice as great as if twice the ...
... synapse The space between neurons , across which neurotransmitters pass . synergistic effects A characteristic of two drugs such that if they are taken together , their combined effects will be more than twice as great as if twice the ...
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... Synapse , 32 Synergistic effects . 40-41 , 224 Synesthesia , 48 , 261 Synthetic era of drug use , 20-21 Systemic Model , 338 , 347-348 , 348 T Taiwan , 364 Tajikistan , 369 " Taking Care of Business - The Heroin Addict's Life on the ...
... Synapse , 32 Synergistic effects . 40-41 , 224 Synesthesia , 48 , 261 Synthetic era of drug use , 20-21 Systemic Model , 338 , 347-348 , 348 T Taiwan , 364 Tajikistan , 369 " Taking Care of Business - The Heroin Addict's Life on the ...
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