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 165
... narcotic addiction . There are no major malfunctions of the body , no tissue damage , no physical deterioration directly traceable to the use of any narcotic , including heroin.1 “ Opiate addiction per se causes no ana- tomical changes ...
... narcotic addiction . There are no major malfunctions of the body , no tissue damage , no physical deterioration directly traceable to the use of any narcotic , including heroin.1 “ Opiate addiction per se causes no ana- tomical changes ...
Page 210
... Addiction in the United States and Factors Influencing It . " Public Health Reports 39 : 1179-1204 . Lindesmith ... Narcotic Addicts . " American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 34 : 948-955 . 1965. " The Relapse Rate in Narcotic Addiction ...
... Addiction in the United States and Factors Influencing It . " Public Health Reports 39 : 1179-1204 . Lindesmith ... Narcotic Addicts . " American Journal of Orthopsychiatry 34 : 948-955 . 1965. " The Relapse Rate in Narcotic Addiction ...
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... Narcotic Addiction Control Commission estimated the total number of regular heroin users ( those who used the drug ... Addiction in the United States . Springfield , III .: Charles C Thomas . Brodney , Kenneth . 1971. " Narcotics ...
... Narcotic Addiction Control Commission estimated the total number of regular heroin users ( those who used the drug ... Addiction in the United States . Springfield , III .: Charles C Thomas . Brodney , Kenneth . 1971. " Narcotics ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
MARIJUANA | 33 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
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