Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (8th Edition)

Charles F. Levinthal (Author)n?nProvides students with a deeper understanding of what impacts drug use.nThe 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.nIn 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.nThis 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.nLearning GoalsnUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:nnUnderstand the impact of drug use on behavior and society.nExamine the pros and cons to drug use.nnnProduct DetailsnnnPaperback:?480 pagesnPublisher:?Pearson; 8 edition (July 6, 2013)nLanguage:?EnglishnISBN-10:?0205959334nISBN-13:?978-0205959334