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 65
... influence of no drug ) . The original dose of marijuana was two joints or a total of 1.7 grams . The subjects were put through the paces of a wide range of measures : accelerator , brake , signal , steering , and speedometer ...
... influence of no drug ) . The original dose of marijuana was two joints or a total of 1.7 grams . The subjects were put through the paces of a wide range of measures : accelerator , brake , signal , steering , and speedometer ...
Page 111
... influence of LSD and at the same time stresses the relative rarity of such episodes in comparison with the total number of nonpsychotic and nonpanic experiences . The classic and clearly erroneous view of a psychotic episode under the ...
... influence of LSD and at the same time stresses the relative rarity of such episodes in comparison with the total number of nonpsychotic and nonpanic experiences . The classic and clearly erroneous view of a psychotic episode under the ...
Page 114
... influence of LSD is so significant that the drug is thereafter regarded as one that produces psychotic episodes . Such a confusion leads to hysterical statements purporting to describe what usually happens under the influence of LSD ...
... influence of LSD is so significant that the drug is thereafter regarded as one that produces psychotic episodes . Such a confusion leads to hysterical statements purporting to describe what usually happens under the influence of LSD ...
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