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
DRUGS AND THE LKW In this and the next chapter I shall 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 ...
DRUGS AND THE LKW In this and the next chapter I shall 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 ...
Page 182
Most laws are instituted to protect society, or to protect the individual. Laws
concerning drugs fit into this legal framework. For example, narcotics are
outlawed because their continued use can cause physical and mental
debilitation of the ...
Most laws are instituted to protect society, or to protect the individual. Laws
concerning drugs fit into this legal framework. For example, narcotics are
outlawed because their continued use can cause physical and mental
debilitation of the ...
Page 184
But the symbolic and attempted deterrent functions of the severity of the law
cannot be ignored.) The Rhode Island ... And legislators and law enforcement
officers no doubt believe that they create and uphold drug laws because drug
use is ...
But the symbolic and attempted deterrent functions of the severity of the law
cannot be ignored.) The Rhode Island ... And legislators and law enforcement
officers no doubt believe that they create and uphold drug laws because drug
use is ...
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Contents
ON DRUGS AND DRUG USE | 3 |
MARIJUANA | 55 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 65 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Drugs in American Society Borzoi book |
| Author | Erich Goode |
| Publisher | Knopf, 1972 |
| ISBN | 0394313232, 9780394313238 |
| Length | 260 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / Psychopathology / Addiction Self-Help / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General |
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