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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... withdrawal symptoms with abrupt abstinence . In that limited sense , alcohol , the other sedatives ( such as barbiturates ) , and the narcotics ( especially heroin ) are most decidedly addict- ing . With some other drugs , such as ...
... withdrawal symptoms with abrupt abstinence . In that limited sense , alcohol , the other sedatives ( such as barbiturates ) , and the narcotics ( especially heroin ) are most decidedly addict- ing . With some other drugs , such as ...
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... withdrawal symptoms . • Taking the drug to relieve withdrawal dis- tress . • Experiencing tolerance after continued use , that is , needing to use more to feel the same level of high or intoxication . Applying these , or some ...
... withdrawal symptoms . • Taking the drug to relieve withdrawal dis- tress . • Experiencing tolerance after continued use , that is , needing to use more to feel the same level of high or intoxication . Applying these , or some ...
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... withdrawal symptoms , but they do not closely resemble those associated with withdrawal distress from using heroin or the barbiturates . The amphetamine withdrawal consists of severe depres- sion - often to the point of becoming ...
... withdrawal symptoms , but they do not closely resemble those associated with withdrawal distress from using heroin or the barbiturates . The amphetamine withdrawal consists of severe depres- sion - often to the point of becoming ...
Contents
Prologue | 1 |
POTENTIAL VERSUS REALLIFE EFFECTS | 7 |
A DOZEN PRINCIPLES OF CLEAR THINKING ABOUT DRUGS | 13 |
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