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 33
... death of athletes from cocaine abuse . In June 1986 , barely a week apart , two popular young athletes died of a cocaine overdose — on June 19 , Univer- sity of Maryland basketball forward Len Bias , and on June 27 , Cleveland Browns ...
... death of athletes from cocaine abuse . In June 1986 , barely a week apart , two popular young athletes died of a cocaine overdose — on June 19 , Univer- sity of Maryland basketball forward Len Bias , and on June 27 , Cleveland Browns ...
Page 209
... death and disease . " Next to these figures , the number of deaths from the use of illicit drugs pales into near - insignificance . In addition to the direct and strictly medical hazards of smoking , ciga- rettes cause a large number of ...
... death and disease . " Next to these figures , the number of deaths from the use of illicit drugs pales into near - insignificance . In addition to the direct and strictly medical hazards of smoking , ciga- rettes cause a large number of ...
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... death by overdose , extreme mental clouding , drowsiness , discoordination , disorientation , and a true physical dependence . Barbiturates are , in many ways , even more dangerous than heroin . The barbiturate withdrawal is even more ...
... death by overdose , extreme mental clouding , drowsiness , discoordination , disorientation , and a true physical dependence . Barbiturates are , in many ways , even more dangerous than heroin . The barbiturate withdrawal is even more ...
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