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 18
... society as a drug . Although all substances called drugs do not share certain pharmacological traits that set them apart from other , nondrug substances , they do share the trait of being labeled drugs by members of society . What this ...
... society as a drug . Although all substances called drugs do not share certain pharmacological traits that set them apart from other , nondrug substances , they do share the trait of being labeled drugs by members of society . What this ...
Page 178
... society's point of view , addict behavior is irresponsible - because addicts generally do not do that which society has decided to define as responsible . Thus the validity of the " retreatist " conception of the addict is based on the ...
... society's point of view , addict behavior is irresponsible - because addicts generally do not do that which society has decided to define as responsible . Thus the validity of the " retreatist " conception of the addict is based on the ...
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... society . Obviously , society must have laws governing the distribution and use of dangerous drugs . . . ( Uhr and Uhr 1970 , p . 112 ) . However , the closer we examine the laws , and drug use , the less tenable this position becomes ...
... society . Obviously , society must have laws governing the distribution and use of dangerous drugs . . . ( Uhr and Uhr 1970 , p . 112 ) . However , the closer we examine the laws , and drug use , the less tenable this position becomes ...
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