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 73
... Adolescents vary with respect to a range of individual and social back- ground characteristics . Likewise , adolescent social gatherings or groups have different and varying characteristics . Some are more compatible with a given ...
... Adolescents vary with respect to a range of individual and social back- ground characteristics . Likewise , adolescent social gatherings or groups have different and varying characteristics . Some are more compatible with a given ...
Page 74
... adolescents . Imitation and social influence play a significant role in initiating and main- taining drug use among teenagers . Over time , participation in specific groups or social circles reinforces certain values and patterns of ...
... adolescents . Imitation and social influence play a significant role in initiating and main- taining drug use among teenagers . Over time , participation in specific groups or social circles reinforces certain values and patterns of ...
Page 75
... adolescents are " drifters " with regard to drug use ; users ' attitudes and beliefs about drugs are not significantly different from nonusers . At this point , most adolescents are " seduceable " with respect to psychoactive substances ...
... adolescents are " drifters " with regard to drug use ; users ' attitudes and beliefs about drugs are not significantly different from nonusers . At this point , most adolescents are " seduceable " with respect to psychoactive substances ...
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