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 27
... users represent some deeper hidden meaning that only the psychoanalyst can understand and interpret . But if we wish to put together a complete picture of the drug reality , we cannot afford to be so restrictive ... Drugs and Drug Use 27.
... users represent some deeper hidden meaning that only the psychoanalyst can understand and interpret . But if we wish to put together a complete picture of the drug reality , we cannot afford to be so restrictive ... Drugs and Drug Use 27.
Page 188
... drug users are subject to penalties regardless of whether they do , will , or can " spread " their drug habits to others — the isolated drug user is still breaking the law ; ( 4 ) drug laws and law enforcement may not even be effective ...
... drug users are subject to penalties regardless of whether they do , will , or can " spread " their drug habits to others — the isolated drug user is still breaking the law ; ( 4 ) drug laws and law enforcement may not even be effective ...
Page 243
... users " go on " to the use of heroin or other dangerous drugs ; in fact , only a very small proportion do so . Thus we are still left with the question of why some ( a minority ) do and others ( the majority ) do not . The view that ...
... users " go on " to the use of heroin or other dangerous drugs ; in fact , only a very small proportion do so . Thus we are still left with the question of why some ( a minority ) do and others ( the majority ) do not . The view that ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
MARIJUANA | 33 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
Copyright | |
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