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 147
... consumed . In fundamentalist sects being known as a " tippler " could abort and subvert social inter- course and economic opportunities , as well as one's mental health . On the other hand , certain cultures are able to absorb and ...
... consumed . In fundamentalist sects being known as a " tippler " could abort and subvert social inter- course and economic opportunities , as well as one's mental health . On the other hand , certain cultures are able to absorb and ...
Page 148
... consumed by the whole population . Take any " normal " behavior ( such as ordinary social drink- ing ) and ... consumes each day . And with each average level there will come a range , which will vary somewhat from the average . When the ...
... consumed by the whole population . Take any " normal " behavior ( such as ordinary social drink- ing ) and ... consumes each day . And with each average level there will come a range , which will vary somewhat from the average . When the ...
Page 208
... consume forty or fifty cigarettes a day , whereas a heavy smoker of marijuana might consume one or two joints a day ... consumed , and the patterns of use of each drug would influence our findings . " Heavy " use of alcohol would be the ...
... consume forty or fifty cigarettes a day , whereas a heavy smoker of marijuana might consume one or two joints a day ... consumed , and the patterns of use of each drug would influence our findings . " Heavy " use of alcohol would be the ...
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