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 127
... tion was far from perfect . In fact , a major finding of this study was that for many groups there was a high proportion of abstainers , but among those who did drink , their average level of consumption was surprisingly high ; among ...
... tion was far from perfect . In fact , a major finding of this study was that for many groups there was a high proportion of abstainers , but among those who did drink , their average level of consumption was surprisingly high ; among ...
Page 128
... tion between geographical residence and drinking . In the Harris Poll , a majority ( 54 percent ) of all southerners were abstainers , while this was true of only about half as many northerners ( 28 percent ) . In the Gallup Poll , the ...
... tion between geographical residence and drinking . In the Harris Poll , a majority ( 54 percent ) of all southerners were abstainers , while this was true of only about half as many northerners ( 28 percent ) . In the Gallup Poll , the ...
Page 234
... tion ( 1920-1933 ) focused the activities of organized crime on the distribu- tion of liquor rather than narcotics — in fact , got organized crime started on a big - business scale . The Depression of the 1930s also had a delaying ...
... tion ( 1920-1933 ) focused the activities of organized crime on the distribu- tion of liquor rather than narcotics — in fact , got organized crime started on a big - business scale . The Depression of the 1930s also had a delaying ...
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