Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice

call no: 363.290973 LEV 2012

Edition:3rd ed

Physical Description: xix, 427 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 26 cmNote : includes index

This book is specifically designed for students who want to learn about drug use, drug misuse, and drug abuse from a criminal justice perspective. The goal is to introduce the basic facts and major issues concerning drug-taking behavior in a straightforward, comprehensive, up-to-date, and reader-friendly manner. A background in biology, sociology, psychology, or chemistry is not necessary. The only requirement is a sense of curiosity about the range of chemical substances that affect our minds and our bodies and an interest in the challenges these substances bring to the public health and public safety of our society--as well as to our daily lives.