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Provides Students With A Deeper Understanding Of What Impacts Drug Use. The Eighth Edition Of Drugs, Behavior, And Modern Society Examines The Impact Of Drug-taking Behavior On Our Society And Our Daily Lives. The Use And Abuse Of A Wide Range Of Licit And Illicit Drugs Are Discussed From Historical, Biological, Psychological, And Sociological Perspectives. In Today's World, Drugs And Their Use Present A Social Paradox, Combining The Potential For Good And For Bad. As A Society And As Individuals, We Can Be The Beneficiaries Of Drugs Or Their Victims. This Text Features A Comprehensive Review Of Psychoactive Drugs, And Is Notable For The Attention It Gives To Two Aspects Of Drug-taking Behavior That Have Been Underreported In Other Texts: Steroid Abuse And Inhalant Abuse. This Text Is Available In A Variety Of Formats – Digital And Print. Pearson Offers Its Titles On The Devices Students Love Through Pearson’s Mylab Products, Coursesmart, Amazon, And More. Learning Goals Upon Completing This Book, Readers Will Be Able To: Understand The Impact Of Drug Use On Behavior And Society. Examine The Pros And Cons To Drug Use. 0205966977 / 9780205966974 Drugs, Behavior, And Modern Society With Mysearchlab With Etext -- Access Card Package Package Consists Of: 0205959334 / 9780205959334 Drugs, Behavior, And Modern Society 0205961347 / 9780205961344 Mysearchlab With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Drugs, Behavior, And Modern Society
This text investigates the complex social paradox of drug use, examining how psychoactive substances function simultaneously as medical benefits and societal threats. Author Charles F. Levinthal utilizes a multidisciplinary framework to analyze the intersection of pharmacology, history, and sociology. By synthesizing biological and psychological data, the text provides a structured overview of how licit and illicit substances influence individual behavior and broader societal structures.
What You Will Find
This work is regarded as a standard academic resource for undergraduate students seeking a broad, multi-dimensional introduction to substance use. The framing suggests a balanced, objective approach suitable for introductory sociology or health science curricula.
Page Count:
442
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
PEARSON PTR @
ISBN-10:
0205407846
ISBN-13:
9780205407842