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 26
... claim that only physicians should be permitted to administer drugs . But since the term " drug " is a social and not a medical concept , such strictly medical claims are incon- sistent . One never hears of " medically unsupervised ” use ...
... claim that only physicians should be permitted to administer drugs . But since the term " drug " is a social and not a medical concept , such strictly medical claims are incon- sistent . One never hears of " medically unsupervised ” use ...
Page 28
... claim that they can hear music more acutely under the influence of the drug ( Halikas , Goodwin , and Guze 1971 ... claims , and he will view it as evidence of the distortions inherent in reasoning from subjective reports as well as ...
... claim that they can hear music more acutely under the influence of the drug ( Halikas , Goodwin , and Guze 1971 ... claims , and he will view it as evidence of the distortions inherent in reasoning from subjective reports as well as ...
Page 79
... claim that the paranoid reactions they observed were " a direct result of the toxic effects of cannabis upon the ego ... claiming that the report was the first study that provided definitive and unquestionable proof of marijuana's ...
... claim that the paranoid reactions they observed were " a direct result of the toxic effects of cannabis upon the ego ... claiming that the report was the first study that provided definitive and unquestionable proof of marijuana's ...
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