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 59
... euphoria pro- duced by the drug but rather the relief of the pain that invariably appears when a physically dependent person stops using the drug . This experience becomes critical , however , only when an additional indispensable ...
... euphoria pro- duced by the drug but rather the relief of the pain that invariably appears when a physically dependent person stops using the drug . This experience becomes critical , however , only when an additional indispensable ...
Page 60
... euphoria - seekers . The maintainer takes just enough narcotics to avert with- drawal distress . Some addicts lack the financial resources , and are unwilling enough to engage in a life of crime , to obtain enough heroin to attain euphoria ...
... euphoria - seekers . The maintainer takes just enough narcotics to avert with- drawal distress . Some addicts lack the financial resources , and are unwilling enough to engage in a life of crime , to obtain enough heroin to attain euphoria ...
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... euphoria ; on the other hand , can it explain why some individuals who experience euphoria continue taking a given drug , while others , who also experience euphoria , discontinue its use ? Do drug users and abusers have “ inadequate ...
... euphoria ; on the other hand , can it explain why some individuals who experience euphoria continue taking a given drug , while others , who also experience euphoria , discontinue its use ? Do drug users and abusers have “ inadequate ...
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