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 69
... fact , Becker's model does not include any discussion of specific indi- vidual or group characteristics that are compatible with use . It is , in fact , very close to a " pure " subcultural model , discussing the processes and mech ...
... fact , Becker's model does not include any discussion of specific indi- vidual or group characteristics that are compatible with use . It is , in fact , very close to a " pure " subcultural model , discussing the processes and mech ...
Page 123
... fact , the truth is exactly the opposite from this gem of conventional wisdom : All indications point to the fact that alcohol consumption declined sharply during Prohibition , and rose once legal restrictions were lifted . Of course ...
... fact , the truth is exactly the opposite from this gem of conventional wisdom : All indications point to the fact that alcohol consumption declined sharply during Prohibition , and rose once legal restrictions were lifted . Of course ...
Page 241
... fact polydrug users . For the two drugs most often used by the sample aside from heroin - cocaine and alcohol - use was positively related to involvement with heroin : The daily users consumed significantly more of these substances than ...
... fact polydrug users . For the two drugs most often used by the sample aside from heroin - cocaine and alcohol - use was positively related to involvement with heroin : The daily users consumed significantly more of these substances than ...
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