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 53
... activities are felt to be impaired while under the drug , in contrast to the recrea- tional activities , which are felt to be improved by the drug's effects . For instance , in my sample only a third had ever read anything while high ...
... activities are felt to be impaired while under the drug , in contrast to the recrea- tional activities , which are felt to be improved by the drug's effects . For instance , in my sample only a third had ever read anything while high ...
Page 90
... activities form the bulk of nearly all recreational activities , whether or not the individual is stoned , we may wonder whether users are in any way unique in their participation in them . There is a necessary assumption built into the ...
... activities form the bulk of nearly all recreational activities , whether or not the individual is stoned , we may wonder whether users are in any way unique in their participation in them . There is a necessary assumption built into the ...
Page 213
... behavior . It is an expression of a certain kind of ideology ; it takes place in conjunction with other activities ; and it is reinforced by a social group , a subculture , a miniature community . Concluding Remarks 213.
... behavior . It is an expression of a certain kind of ideology ; it takes place in conjunction with other activities ; and it is reinforced by a social group , a subculture , a miniature community . Concluding Remarks 213.
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