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 50
... activities or substances pleasurable ? In a letter to the editor of Trans - action magazine , one observer ( Freidson , 1968 , p . 75 ) com- mented on the assertion that marijuana produces a " psychic dependence " by saying : " What ...
... activities or substances pleasurable ? In a letter to the editor of Trans - action magazine , one observer ( Freidson , 1968 , p . 75 ) com- mented on the assertion that marijuana produces a " psychic dependence " by saying : " What ...
Page 71
... activities other than use , such as selling , that both indicate and reaffirm their connection with the drug subculture . As a consequence , their use of drugs in addition to marijuana ( multiple drug use ) is extremely common ...
... activities other than use , such as selling , that both indicate and reaffirm their connection with the drug subculture . As a consequence , their use of drugs in addition to marijuana ( multiple drug use ) is extremely common ...
Page 72
... activities in contexts where parental control is relatively absent . There is something of a competi- tion for prestige and status ranking within peer groups . Higher status is granted in part as a consequence of engaging in activities ...
... activities in contexts where parental control is relatively absent . There is something of a competi- tion for prestige and status ranking within peer groups . Higher status is granted in part as a consequence of engaging in activities ...
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