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 167
... users have characteristics or experiences that are much more likely to influence year - to - year tallies of their numbers than is true of occasional or infrequent users . For instance , the chronic user is more likely to be arrested ...
... users have characteristics or experiences that are much more likely to influence year - to - year tallies of their numbers than is true of occasional or infrequent users . For instance , the chronic user is more likely to be arrested ...
Page 292
... users in 1975 and again 11 years later , in 1986. ( The original study included 27 users , but not all of them could be located for the follow - up . ) They had been using the drug for an average of three years when the study began ...
... users in 1975 and again 11 years later , in 1986. ( The original study included 27 users , but not all of them could be located for the follow - up . ) They had been using the drug for an average of three years when the study began ...
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... users may " minimize the risk of overdose by using only a portion of the drug and waiting to gauge its effect before using more . " And fourth , sanctions and rituals “ operate to com- partmentalize drug use and support the users ...
... users may " minimize the risk of overdose by using only a portion of the drug and waiting to gauge its effect before using more . " And fourth , sanctions and rituals “ operate to com- partmentalize drug use and support the users ...
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