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 205
... smoking an average of more than fifty cigars a year per capita ; in 1985 , this had fallen to only fifteen . ( However , snuff and chewing tobacco products did not decrease in popularity during this time . ) Cigarette smoking is such an ...
... smoking an average of more than fifty cigars a year per capita ; in 1985 , this had fallen to only fifteen . ( However , snuff and chewing tobacco products did not decrease in popularity during this time . ) Cigarette smoking is such an ...
Page 207
... smoking . Income is correlated negatively or inversely with smoking : 39 percent of low - income males and 33 percent of low - income females smoke ; 31 percent of high - income males and 27 percent of high - income females do so ...
... smoking . Income is correlated negatively or inversely with smoking : 39 percent of low - income males and 33 percent of low - income females smoke ; 31 percent of high - income males and 27 percent of high - income females do so ...
Page 209
... Smoking - Related Deaths and Financial Costs . It estimated that between $ 12 and $ 35 billion will be spent each year in the United States to treat smoking- related diseases , and that smoking - related diseases result in a yearly loss ...
... Smoking - Related Deaths and Financial Costs . It estimated that between $ 12 and $ 35 billion will be spent each year in the United States to treat smoking- related diseases , and that smoking - related diseases result in a yearly loss ...
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