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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... nonusers . One study of students at two universities found the following traits associated with regular marijuana use : hostility toward rules and conventions , impul- siveness , nonconformity , narcissism , " overconcern " with per ...
... nonusers . One study of students at two universities found the following traits associated with regular marijuana use : hostility toward rules and conventions , impul- siveness , nonconformity , narcissism , " overconcern " with per ...
Page 91
... nonuser categories . Richard Blum's data also revealed no difference in grades between these two broad categories . In fact ... nonusers ( those who had used marijuana less than ten times in the past year ) , " occasional " users , and ...
... nonuser categories . Richard Blum's data also revealed no difference in grades between these two broad categories . In fact ... nonusers ( those who had used marijuana less than ten times in the past year ) , " occasional " users , and ...
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... nonusers , this would be reflected in miniature in grades . Dropping out could be seen as a polar extreme of a process that is happening to a lesser degree among those remaining in college . The near identity of grades for both users ...
... nonusers , this would be reflected in miniature in grades . Dropping out could be seen as a polar extreme of a process that is happening to a lesser degree among those remaining in college . The near identity of grades for both users ...
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