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 111
... subculture . When 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 ...
... subculture . When 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 ...
Page 195
... subculture . It is important to emphasize that prior to 1914 no addict subculture of any significance existed in the United States , and there was no inevitable link between nar- cotic use and crime . There was a small population of ...
... subculture . It is important to emphasize that prior to 1914 no addict subculture of any significance existed in the United States , and there was no inevitable link between nar- cotic use and crime . There was a small population of ...
Page 213
... subculture , and the fact that use of the drug has become so intricately woven into a viable and rewarding life style for many young people , attempting to " stamp out " mari- juana use would seem to be a hopeless venture . Users do not ...
... subculture , and the fact that use of the drug has become so intricately woven into a viable and rewarding life style for many young people , attempting to " stamp out " mari- juana use would seem to be a hopeless venture . Users do not ...
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