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 134
... methedrine . It was less of an all- encompassing drug ; it was " easier " to take . And , except for overdosing and addiction ( which are themselves of great importance ) , it is a “ safer " drug medically than methedrine . Thus more ...
... methedrine . It was less of an all- encompassing drug ; it was " easier " to take . And , except for overdosing and addiction ( which are themselves of great importance ) , it is a “ safer " drug medically than methedrine . Thus more ...
Page 135
... methedrine high — the sudden gush of pleasure immediately following intravenous injection . No such sensation is attendant upon small - dose tablet ingestion . 4. Drug - related friendships and associations . Chronic methe- drine users ...
... methedrine high — the sudden gush of pleasure immediately following intravenous injection . No such sensation is attendant upon small - dose tablet ingestion . 4. Drug - related friendships and associations . Chronic methe- drine users ...
Page 136
... methedrine are relatively rare . The known record for the amount of methedrine administered in a twenty - four - hour period is 15,000 milligrams , or 15 grams ! The second way that the two drugs differ concerns the long- term impact of ...
... methedrine are relatively rare . The known record for the amount of methedrine administered in a twenty - four - hour period is 15,000 milligrams , or 15 grams ! The second way that the two drugs differ concerns the long- term impact of ...
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