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 22
... early 1960s , the World Health Organization , in an effort to devise a new terminology that would apply to the “ abuse " of all drugs , not just addicting drugs , adopted the term " drug dependence . " According to WHO “ drug depend ...
... early 1960s , the World Health Organization , in an effort to devise a new terminology that would apply to the “ abuse " of all drugs , not just addicting drugs , adopted the term " drug dependence . " According to WHO “ drug depend ...
Page 43
... year ( in temperate climates , roughly late August or early September ) the stalks become coated with a sticky resin that contains most of the THC in the plant . The higher up on the plant , the more abundant this resin , and Marijuana 43.
... year ( in temperate climates , roughly late August or early September ) the stalks become coated with a sticky resin that contains most of the THC in the plant . The higher up on the plant , the more abundant this resin , and Marijuana 43.
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... early in the twentieth century , just before federal legislation was passed , at about 200,000 - a not unreasonable figure ; this is followed by a sharp drop a few years later , to a low in 1945 of under 20,000 addicts ; then a small ...
... early in the twentieth century , just before federal legislation was passed , at about 200,000 - a not unreasonable figure ; this is followed by a sharp drop a few years later , to a low in 1945 of under 20,000 addicts ; then a small ...
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