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 134
... amphetamine began to be used , and eventually heroin addiction took over completely . Sociologically , the housewife ... amphetamine directly into the bloodstream . In fact , intravenous administration of amphetamine is almost an ...
... amphetamine began to be used , and eventually heroin addiction took over completely . Sociologically , the housewife ... amphetamine directly into the bloodstream . In fact , intravenous administration of amphetamine is almost an ...
Page 136
... amphetamine use is physically addicting or not . Up until the past few years it has been asserted that it was not - and the usual strictures about its producing a " psychological depend- ence " were trotted out . Recent medical opinion ...
... amphetamine use is physically addicting or not . Up until the past few years it has been asserted that it was not - and the usual strictures about its producing a " psychological depend- ence " were trotted out . Recent medical opinion ...
Page 137
... amphetamine use and may have a chemical origin . Three researchers write that " short - term administration of d - amphetamine may precipitate a paranoid psychosis in non- psychotic individuals " and that " large dose amphetamine use ...
... amphetamine use and may have a chemical origin . Three researchers write that " short - term administration of d - amphetamine may precipitate a paranoid psychosis in non- psychotic individuals " and that " large dose amphetamine use ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
THE PSYCHEDELICS OR HALLUCINOGENS | 97 |
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