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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... episode . " These episodes include panic reactions , hallucinations , any other undesirable ( and undesired ) psychic effects , and overdose reactions requiring medical care , such as suicide attempts , unconsciousness , extreme ...
... episode . " These episodes include panic reactions , hallucinations , any other undesirable ( and undesired ) psychic effects , and overdose reactions requiring medical care , such as suicide attempts , unconsciousness , extreme ...
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... episodes 393,968 6,246 900,317 518,521 21,355 8,788 Note : Percentages refer to the percent each drug mentioned makes up of all drug episodes ; since drugs may be mentioned more than once , percentages can add up to more than 100 ...
... episodes 393,968 6,246 900,317 518,521 21,355 8,788 Note : Percentages refer to the percent each drug mentioned makes up of all drug episodes ; since drugs may be mentioned more than once , percentages can add up to more than 100 ...
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... EPISODES The issue of the generation of temporary psychoses , psychotic episodes , panic reac- tions , or extreme emotional disturbances by hallucinogenic drugs is a crucial , though overplayed , aspect of the drug experience . There ...
... EPISODES The issue of the generation of temporary psychoses , psychotic episodes , panic reac- tions , or extreme emotional disturbances by hallucinogenic drugs is a crucial , though overplayed , aspect of the drug experience . There ...
Contents
Prologue | 1 |
POTENTIAL VERSUS REALLIFE EFFECTS | 7 |
A DOZEN PRINCIPLES OF CLEAR THINKING ABOUT DRUGS | 13 |
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