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 137
... violence . It is not known for certain whether the pathological phys- ical sequelae attendant upon heavy , long - term amphetamine use are actually a primary effect of the drug itself or second- ary characteristics ; most observers ...
... violence . It is not known for certain whether the pathological phys- ical sequelae attendant upon heavy , long - term amphetamine use are actually a primary effect of the drug itself or second- ary characteristics ; most observers ...
Page 144
... violent crimes . Probably the more violent the crime , the higher the likelihood that the offender was drunk while committing it . One study reported that in about 60 percent of all violent homicides the killer had been drinking prior ...
... violent crimes . Probably the more violent the crime , the higher the likelihood that the offender was drunk while committing it . One study reported that in about 60 percent of all violent homicides the killer had been drinking prior ...
Page 182
... violence , accidents — particularly vehicular — and obviously death ( Fort 1968 ; Fort 1969 , pp . 98–99 ) . These are “ nonpoliti- cal " dimensions , since nearly everyone would agree that they do constitute damage or harm ; on this ...
... violence , accidents — particularly vehicular — and obviously death ( Fort 1968 ; Fort 1969 , pp . 98–99 ) . These are “ nonpoliti- cal " dimensions , since nearly everyone would agree that they do constitute damage or harm ; on this ...
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