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... Past Month Past Month Alcohol 86 164,360,000 59 113,070,000 Cigarettes 76 144,510,000 32 60,280,000 Marijuana 33 61,940,000 10 18,190,000 Cocaine 12 22,240,000 3 5,750,000 Stimulants 9 17,610,000 1 2,690,000 Tranquilizers 8 14,750,000 1 ...
... Past Month Past Month Alcohol 86 164,360,000 59 113,070,000 Cigarettes 76 144,510,000 32 60,280,000 Marijuana 33 61,940,000 10 18,190,000 Cocaine 12 22,240,000 3 5,750,000 Stimulants 9 17,610,000 1 2,690,000 Tranquilizers 8 14,750,000 1 ...
Page 87
... past year . And roughly one American in eight , or 23 million individuals , had used one or more illegal drug within the past month ( NIDA , 1986 ) . As a source of criminal behavior , drug use is formida- ble and impressive . It should ...
... past year . And roughly one American in eight , or 23 million individuals , had used one or more illegal drug within the past month ( NIDA , 1986 ) . As a source of criminal behavior , drug use is formida- ble and impressive . It should ...
Page 89
... past month . The loyalty of cigarette smokers is a lot lower than this , but is still higher than for any illegal drug : 42 percent of all those who ever used cigarettes smoked within the past month . Marijuana and cocaine attract the ...
... past month . The loyalty of cigarette smokers is a lot lower than this , but is still higher than for any illegal drug : 42 percent of all those who ever used cigarettes smoked within the past month . Marijuana and cocaine attract the ...
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