Drugs in American SocietyThis edition probes the drug phenomenon in all its social, cultural and legal complexity. It covers the full range of psychoactive drug use, from legal medical and prescription use to criminal, recreational use, from casual use to addiction. |
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... effect . But no drug has a single effect ; marijuana also results in discoordination , and aspirin may irritate the stomach . Those effects that are not intended are referred to as side effects . What is a main effect in one context may be ...
... effect . But no drug has a single effect ; marijuana also results in discoordination , and aspirin may irritate the stomach . Those effects that are not intended are referred to as side effects . What is a main effect in one context may be ...
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... effects . It is entirely possible that the slow metabolism of the chemicals in marijuana indicates a buildup in regular users and hence , damage not yet detected by ... DRUGS WORK 35 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUG EFFECTS Identity Dose.
... effects . It is entirely possible that the slow metabolism of the chemicals in marijuana indicates a buildup in regular users and hence , damage not yet detected by ... DRUGS WORK 35 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE DRUG EFFECTS Identity Dose.
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... drug will not activate that portion of the brain and hence , will not act on the organ or tissue it controls . Drug " actions " should be distinguished from drug " effects . " Drug actions are specific and directly pharmacological . Drug ...
... drug will not activate that portion of the brain and hence , will not act on the organ or tissue it controls . Drug " actions " should be distinguished from drug " effects . " Drug actions are specific and directly pharmacological . Drug ...
Contents
Prologue | 1 |
POTENTIAL VERSUS REALLIFE EFFECTS | 7 |
A DOZEN PRINCIPLES OF CLEAR THINKING ABOUT DRUGS | 13 |
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