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 65
... subjects were put through the paces of a wide range of measures : accelerator , brake , signal , steering , and speedometer performances . The average number of errors accumulated while the subjects were under the influence of marijuana ...
... subjects were put through the paces of a wide range of measures : accelerator , brake , signal , steering , and speedometer performances . The average number of errors accumulated while the subjects were under the influence of marijuana ...
Page 66
... subjects , who were administered both a low dose and a high dose , was nega- tively affected by the marijuana . The neophytes consistently demonstrated decrements in performance , and this decrease was to some degree dose - related ...
... subjects , who were administered both a low dose and a high dose , was nega- tively affected by the marijuana . The neophytes consistently demonstrated decrements in performance , and this decrease was to some degree dose - related ...
Page 68
... Subjects who had never used marijuana but who were social drinkers were administered cannabis and given a variety of tests . The most interesting finding was that psychological and coordination impairment under marijuana occurred with ...
... Subjects who had never used marijuana but who were social drinkers were administered cannabis and given a variety of tests . The most interesting finding was that psychological and coordination impairment under marijuana occurred with ...
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii | 1 |
MARIJUANA | 33 |
THE MARIJUANA CONTROVERSY | 63 |
Copyright | |
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