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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... administration of that drug on a periodic or continued basis . The characteristics of such a state will vary with the agent involved , and these characteristics must always be made clear by designating the particular type of drug ...
... administration of that drug on a periodic or continued basis . The characteristics of such a state will vary with the agent involved , and these characteristics must always be made clear by designating the particular type of drug ...
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... administration are probably most crucial . Identity refers to whether the substance in question is the drug it is purported to be . Chemical analyses of samples of drugs sold on the black market have shown that an enormous quantity are ...
... administration are probably most crucial . Identity refers to whether the substance in question is the drug it is purported to be . Chemical analyses of samples of drugs sold on the black market have shown that an enormous quantity are ...
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... administration . Instrumental use of ampheta- mines is via tablet form . The speed freak almost invariably injects amphetamine directly into the bloodstream . In fact , intravenous administration of amphetamine is almost an infallible ...
... administration . Instrumental use of ampheta- mines is via tablet form . The speed freak almost invariably injects amphetamine directly into the bloodstream . In fact , intravenous administration of amphetamine is almost an infallible ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
MARIJUANA | 33 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
Copyright | |
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