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 22
... psychic dependence or physical dependence , or both , on a drug , arising in a person following administration of that drug on a periodic or continued basis . The characteristics of such a state will vary with the agent involved , and ...
... psychic dependence or physical dependence , or both , on a drug , arising in a person following administration of that drug on a periodic or continued basis . The characteristics of such a state will vary with the agent involved , and ...
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... psychic dependence is meaningless . Medical “ au- thorities " label continued ( or even sporadic ) marijuana use as " dependence " for the simple reason that they cannot under- stand why anyone should want to use it at all . It is not ...
... psychic dependence is meaningless . Medical “ au- thorities " label continued ( or even sporadic ) marijuana use as " dependence " for the simple reason that they cannot under- stand why anyone should want to use it at all . It is not ...
Page 58
... psychological or psychic dependence . Any discussion of psychic dependence must first be set within the context of frequency of use for the average marijuana smoker . Some individuals use marijuana every day ; most choose to use it less ...
... psychological or psychic dependence . Any discussion of psychic dependence must first be set within the context of frequency of use for the average marijuana smoker . Some individuals use marijuana every day ; most choose to use it less ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
MARIJUANA | 33 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
Copyright | |
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