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 181
... argue that : ( 1 ) Drug laws are passed and enforced independently of their stated goals of deterrence , rehabilitation , and public safety . I submit that instead they are passed and enforced for ideological and moral reasons , not ...
... argue that : ( 1 ) Drug laws are passed and enforced independently of their stated goals of deterrence , rehabilitation , and public safety . I submit that instead they are passed and enforced for ideological and moral reasons , not ...
Page 184
... argue that the penalties are consistent with damage . But such a contention is ludicrous , and the position is ... argument about damage is super- imposed on an essentially moral and ideological belief - the assumption that use of ...
... argue that the penalties are consistent with damage . But such a contention is ludicrous , and the position is ... argument about damage is super- imposed on an essentially moral and ideological belief - the assumption that use of ...
Page 207
... argued that the fact that many marijuana users also drink demonstrates that sub- stitution does not occur — and that instead of only one prob- lem we will have two if the marijuana laws are relaxed . The procannabis forces argue that if ...
... argued that the fact that many marijuana users also drink demonstrates that sub- stitution does not occur — and that instead of only one prob- lem we will have two if the marijuana laws are relaxed . The procannabis forces argue that if ...
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