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 57
... become intoxicated ( Goode 1972 ) . It is sometimes claimed that there is a kind of reverse tolerance with marijuana , that it takes decreasing amounts to become high over time . This probably does not occur either . What does happen is ...
... become intoxicated ( Goode 1972 ) . It is sometimes claimed that there is a kind of reverse tolerance with marijuana , that it takes decreasing amounts to become high over time . This probably does not occur either . What does happen is ...
Page 58
... become so . If , on the other hand , one means by " psychic dependence " the fact that a small proportion of all users eventually become deeply and heavily involved with the drug , it is possible to say that this is true . But since ...
... become so . If , on the other hand , one means by " psychic dependence " the fact that a small proportion of all users eventually become deeply and heavily involved with the drug , it is possible to say that this is true . But since ...
Page 135
... become engrossing . The friendships of Meth - heads are oriented within and around the scene . The demands of the scene are totally engrossing . Those who become part of it are ( or become ) virtually propertyless , seem without ...
... become engrossing . The friendships of Meth - heads are oriented within and around the scene . The demands of the scene are totally engrossing . Those who become part of it are ( or become ) virtually propertyless , seem without ...
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