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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... problem ( Blumer , 1971 ) . Several times a year , the Gallup Poll asks a sample of the American public what it regards as " the most serious problems facing this country today . " The second is the emergence of a social movement ...
... problem ( Blumer , 1971 ) . Several times a year , the Gallup Poll asks a sample of the American public what it regards as " the most serious problems facing this country today . " The second is the emergence of a social movement ...
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... problem facing this country " in opinion polls . Al- though conditions rarely fluctuate as much in terms of objective seriousness , the feeling on the part of the public that certain conditions are more of a problem than others does ...
... problem facing this country " in opinion polls . Al- though conditions rarely fluctuate as much in terms of objective seriousness , the feeling on the part of the public that certain conditions are more of a problem than others does ...
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... problem drinker is a result of a combination of drinking and how this behavior is reacted to by others as well as by the drinker . Heavy drinking is associated with a number of social and legal problems , but these problems will vary in ...
... problem drinker is a result of a combination of drinking and how this behavior is reacted to by others as well as by the drinker . Heavy drinking is associated with a number of social and legal problems , but these problems will vary in ...
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