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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... taking situation . The one - dimensional , chemicalistic view of drug taking is that humans are basically passive receptors for drug actions , and that when a certain drug is administered a certain effect , or standard set of effects ...
... taking situation . The one - dimensional , chemicalistic view of drug taking is that humans are basically passive receptors for drug actions , and that when a certain drug is administered a certain effect , or standard set of effects ...
Page 89
... taking place . Stoned , few people want to do any- thing very vigorous . Most lie about and listen to music , watch television , dream , gorge themselves on food , or perhaps engage in what seems like fanciful , disorganized , and non ...
... taking place . Stoned , few people want to do any- thing very vigorous . Most lie about and listen to music , watch television , dream , gorge themselves on food , or perhaps engage in what seems like fanciful , disorganized , and non ...
Page 247
... taking diet pills " lead to " the use of illegal dangerous drugs ? The point is that there is to some extent a drug - taking orientation or " disposition , " just as there is an abstention orientation . Even before someone tries a drug ...
... taking diet pills " lead to " the use of illegal dangerous drugs ? The point is that there is to some extent a drug - taking orientation or " disposition , " just as there is an abstention orientation . Even before someone tries a drug ...
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