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 162
... resulting in oxygen starvation of the body and brain . When summarizing the effects of drugs , it is necessary to keep ... result from conditions arising from its illegality , not its toxicity . The medical literature on heroin use and ...
... resulting in oxygen starvation of the body and brain . When summarizing the effects of drugs , it is necessary to keep ... result from conditions arising from its illegality , not its toxicity . The medical literature on heroin use and ...
Page 163
... result in the injection of bubbles into the veins , which is dangerous and sometimes fatal . Or a novice may inject heroin into the arteries instead of the veins , which will result in gangrene . Other diseases , such as pneumonia , are ...
... result in the injection of bubbles into the veins , which is dangerous and sometimes fatal . Or a novice may inject heroin into the arteries instead of the veins , which will result in gangrene . Other diseases , such as pneumonia , are ...
Page 165
... result in the selection of a chronically ill and debilitated group . It seemed likely that the end result of extended opiate abuse would be physical and perhaps mental deterioration . This did not occur . . . . opiate effects per se ...
... result in the selection of a chronically ill and debilitated group . It seemed likely that the end result of extended opiate abuse would be physical and perhaps mental deterioration . This did not occur . . . . opiate effects per se ...
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