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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... usually have an easier time than guys ; we almost always got admitted . Once we were admitted , we had about two hours until “ Lady's Night ” ended . We always took full advantage of this and we'd usually be drunk after the first hour ...
... usually have an easier time than guys ; we almost always got admitted . Once we were admitted , we had about two hours until “ Lady's Night ” ended . We always took full advantage of this and we'd usually be drunk after the first hour ...
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... usually , has a higher THC content than marijuana ; 8 to 14 percent THC is common . Hashish usually comes from Asia and the Middle East ; currently , in the United States it is far less commonly sold than leaf marijuana , although it is ...
... usually , has a higher THC content than marijuana ; 8 to 14 percent THC is common . Hashish usually comes from Asia and the Middle East ; currently , in the United States it is far less commonly sold than leaf marijuana , although it is ...
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... Usually knew their opiate source or dealer personally . · Usually used opiates for recreation or relaxation . • Tended not use opiates to " escape " from the difficulties of everyday life ( Zinberg , 1984 , pp . 69–81 ) . While the ...
... Usually knew their opiate source or dealer personally . · Usually used opiates for recreation or relaxation . • Tended not use opiates to " escape " from the difficulties of everyday life ( Zinberg , 1984 , pp . 69–81 ) . While the ...
Contents
Prologue | 1 |
POTENTIAL VERSUS REALLIFE EFFECTS | 7 |
A DOZEN PRINCIPLES OF CLEAR THINKING ABOUT DRUGS | 13 |
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