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 97
... someone will drink alcohol ; the lower the SES , the greater the likelihood that someone is a total abstainer . On the other hand , among those who drink , the higher the SES , the lower the chance of drink- ing heavily or being an ...
... someone will drink alcohol ; the lower the SES , the greater the likelihood that someone is a total abstainer . On the other hand , among those who drink , the higher the SES , the lower the chance of drink- ing heavily or being an ...
Page 131
... Someone is an alcoholic if he or she " needs " alcohol psychologically , cannot function without it , suffers extreme discomfort and anxiety if deprived of it under specific circum- stances . Third , physical dependence : Someone is an ...
... Someone is an alcoholic if he or she " needs " alcohol psychologically , cannot function without it , suffers extreme discomfort and anxiety if deprived of it under specific circum- stances . Third , physical dependence : Someone is an ...
Page 136
... someone . That day was my last drink — August 13 , nine years ago . I lost my wife and kids . I lost a house . My business was down the drain . I was $ 40,000 in debt in back taxes and bills . I owed everybody . I even owed the garbage ...
... someone . That day was my last drink — August 13 , nine years ago . I lost my wife and kids . I lost a house . My business was down the drain . I was $ 40,000 in debt in back taxes and bills . I owed everybody . I even owed the garbage ...
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