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 10
... effects of marijuana are " very , very bad , " but that the effects of alcohol are " just bad " ( Wikler 1970 , p . 324 ) . How fortunate we are to receive such valuable esoteric scientific information ! Such terms and expressions ...
... effects of marijuana are " very , very bad , " but that the effects of alcohol are " just bad " ( Wikler 1970 , p . 324 ) . How fortunate we are to receive such valuable esoteric scientific information ! Such terms and expressions ...
Page 56
... Alcohol was once used for analgesic purposes during operations , but because its ED was so close to its LD , more effective drugs with fewer and less lethal side effects were adopted . With heroin , the margin of safety is razor thin ...
... Alcohol was once used for analgesic purposes during operations , but because its ED was so close to its LD , more effective drugs with fewer and less lethal side effects were adopted . With heroin , the margin of safety is razor thin ...
Page 142
... ALCOHOL The substance commonly referred to as " alcohol " is actually one of many different kinds of alcohols ; it ... effects of liquor are highly dependent on dose . Dose becomes translated into " blood - alcohol concentration " and is ...
... ALCOHOL The substance commonly referred to as " alcohol " is actually one of many different kinds of alcohols ; it ... effects of liquor are highly dependent on dose . Dose becomes translated into " blood - alcohol concentration " and is ...
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