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 70
... involvement . The more involved one is in the values and behavior of the subculture of a less serious drug , and the more involved one is with its adherents , the greater the likelihood that one will progress to the use of a more ...
... involvement . The more involved one is in the values and behavior of the subculture of a less serious drug , and the more involved one is with its adherents , the greater the likelihood that one will progress to the use of a more ...
Page 72
... involved they are with the teenage peer subculture , the greater the likelihood that they will experiment with and use a variety of different drugs . The peer subculture provides a transition between the parental and the drug ...
... involved they are with the teenage peer subculture , the greater the likelihood that they will experiment with and use a variety of different drugs . The peer subculture provides a transition between the parental and the drug ...
Page 106
... involved the use of methaqualone , or Quaalude . In 1986 , only 306 ER episodes and 4 fatal overdoses involved methaqualone . Clearly , the abuse of methaqualone has plummeted in the past few years . In 1981-1982 , bar- biturates ...
... involved the use of methaqualone , or Quaalude . In 1986 , only 306 ER episodes and 4 fatal overdoses involved methaqualone . Clearly , the abuse of methaqualone has plummeted in the past few years . In 1981-1982 , bar- biturates ...
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