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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... factor here , and not simply having some set of " background " characteristics . One's friendship network is the ... factors do not necessarily lead to marijuana use directly ; they lead to an association with others who share ...
... factor here , and not simply having some set of " background " characteristics . One's friendship network is the ... factors do not necessarily lead to marijuana use directly ; they lead to an association with others who share ...
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Erich Goode. coax them along . The factor of drug - related friendships is thus absolutely crucial in the earliest stages of ... factors then powerfully conspire to impel the young person in the direction of using marijuana . It would be ...
Erich Goode. coax them along . The factor of drug - related friendships is thus absolutely crucial in the earliest stages of ... factors then powerfully conspire to impel the young person in the direction of using marijuana . It would be ...
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... factors that con- tribute to the variability of effects obtaining in marijuana use . Some of these factors rest within the drug itself ; others are " extradrug " in nature . Among the drug 42 Drugs in American Society.
... factors that con- tribute to the variability of effects obtaining in marijuana use . Some of these factors rest within the drug itself ; others are " extradrug " in nature . Among the drug 42 Drugs in American Society.
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