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 39
... influence of alcohol than sober . In this case , we have an incorrect subjective belief and a correct objective fact : One's ability to drive actually does deteriorate under the influence . But most subjective effects have no objective ...
... influence of alcohol than sober . In this case , we have an incorrect subjective belief and a correct objective fact : One's ability to drive actually does deteriorate under the influence . But most subjective effects have no objective ...
Page 110
... influence . A sensorimotor effect would be driving more poorly under the influence ; drunken comportment might refer to whether or not one even gets into a car while drunk in the first place . The long - range effects can be divided ...
... influence . A sensorimotor effect would be driving more poorly under the influence ; drunken comportment might refer to whether or not one even gets into a car while drunk in the first place . The long - range effects can be divided ...
Page 141
... Influences While some studies have shown that parental example has some influence on adolescent drug use generally , and the use of marijuana specifically ( Kandel , 1973 ) , peer influence is a far more powerful factor in drug use ...
... Influences While some studies have shown that parental example has some influence on adolescent drug use generally , and the use of marijuana specifically ( Kandel , 1973 ) , peer influence is a far more powerful factor in drug use ...
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