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 74
... Reactions to Mari- huana " by Andrew Weil ( 1970 ) , " The Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Marijuana , " by David Smith ( 1968 ) , and " An Analysis of Marijuana Toxicity , " by David Smith and Carter Mehl ( 1970 ) . As a general rule ...
... Reactions to Mari- huana " by Andrew Weil ( 1970 ) , " The Acute and Chronic Toxicity of Marijuana , " by David Smith ( 1968 ) , and " An Analysis of Marijuana Toxicity , " by David Smith and Carter Mehl ( 1970 ) . As a general rule ...
Page 75
... reactions " ( Smith and Mehl 1970 , pp . 66 , 74 ) . Dr. Weil , who has treated many marijuana users in his pri- vate practice , is equally firm in stating that " adverse reactions to marihuana are infrequent . ” In fact , one of Weil's ...
... reactions " ( Smith and Mehl 1970 , pp . 66 , 74 ) . Dr. Weil , who has treated many marijuana users in his pri- vate practice , is equally firm in stating that " adverse reactions to marihuana are infrequent . ” In fact , one of Weil's ...
Page 111
... reactions , or " effects , " occur under the drug for which there is no handy explanation or interpreta- tion , no cultural niche so to speak , these novel reactions are labeled - even by users with the only available definition ...
... reactions , or " effects , " occur under the drug for which there is no handy explanation or interpreta- tion , no cultural niche so to speak , these novel reactions are labeled - even by users with the only available definition ...
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