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 175
... number of heavy , chronic users remained fairly stable dur- ing this period , and most of the total quantity of drugs that is consumed is taken by the small minority of the very heaviest users . It is important to make this distinction ...
... number of heavy , chronic users remained fairly stable dur- ing this period , and most of the total quantity of drugs that is consumed is taken by the small minority of the very heaviest users . It is important to make this distinction ...
Page 178
... total number of gallons of absolute alcohol con- sumed per person ( usually tabulated in the population over the age of 12 , or 14 , or 15 , depending on the study ) per year . " Absolute " alcohol refers to the volume of alcohol that ...
... total number of gallons of absolute alcohol con- sumed per person ( usually tabulated in the population over the age of 12 , or 14 , or 15 , depending on the study ) per year . " Absolute " alcohol refers to the volume of alcohol that ...
Page 220
... total number manufactured shot up by more than five times , to 13.2 billion , and the per capita average increased by three times , to 223 cigarettes . By the end of the decade , the consumption of cigarettes had tripled , to 44.6 ...
... total number manufactured shot up by more than five times , to 13.2 billion , and the per capita average increased by three times , to 223 cigarettes . By the end of the decade , the consumption of cigarettes had tripled , to 44.6 ...
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