Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Charles F. Levinthal (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205483291 | ISBN-13: 978-0205483297 | Publication Date: February 3, 2007 | Edition: 5

This text 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.

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Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society provides a comprehensive look at how drugs affect both individuals and society. The text takes a behavioral approach to examining the use and abuse of a wide range of licit and illicit drugs from historical, biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives.  

 

New topics discussed in the fifth edition include:

• New By the Numbers… features at the beginning of each chapter provide provocative statistics relating to drug use and abuse, such as the percentage of people reporting drug abuse as a cause of family trouble (24%); the estimated number of illicit drug users worldwide (185 million); or the number of outdoor marijuana plants in the U.S. seized by the DEA in 2003 (1.1 million).
• Coverage of drug-related emergencies and drug-related deaths has been revised to include the 2006 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) statistics.
• A new Point/Counterpoint debate asks, “Should pharmaceutical companies be allowed to advertise prescription drugs to the public?”
• New Drugs…in Focus stories about the role of drugs in our history and present-day culture include: The Meth Epidemic Across America; Hemp in America - Coming Full Circle; Suspension Penalties for Steroid Use in Professional Sports;and Ambien versus Lunesta - The Sleeping Pill War.
• New Health Line features provide helpful information and new medical applications including Stimulants as “Smart Pills”; Alcohol, Security, and Spectator Sports; African Americans, Smoking, and Mentholated Cigarettes; Coffee, Genes, and Heart Attacks; and Bioequivalence versus Bioavailability in Prescription Drugs.
• New HealthAlerts provide emergency information about drug abuse situations and recognition signs of serious drug misuse or abuse.

About the Author

Dr. Charles F. Levinthal is Chair of the Department of Psychology and Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University, where he has taught and conducted research since 1971, having received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Michigan. He is author of fifteen books, including Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society, 7th ed. (2012), Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice, 3rd ed. (2012), Point/Counterpoint: Opposing Perspectives on Issues of Drug Policy (2003), Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3rd ed. (1990), and Messengers of Paradise: Opiates and the Brain (1988). Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society has been published in Korean (2008), and Messengers of the Paradise: Opiates and the Brain has been published in Spanish (1989) and Japanese (1991). His present research interests include issues in substance abuse and dependence, clinical neuropsychology, and cognitive decision-making. Dr. Levinthal presented the Hofstra University Distinguished Faculty Lecture in 1987 and was voted by the graduating Class of 2003 as Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Dr. Levinthal was elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 2010.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 5 edition (February 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205483291
• ISBN-13: 978-0205483297
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. Charles F. Levinthal is Chair of the Department of Psychology and Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University, where he has taught and conducted research since 1971, having received his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from the University of Michigan. He is author of fifteen books, including Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society, 7th ed. (2011), Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice, 3rd ed. (2011), Point/Counterpoint: Opposing Perspectives on Issues of Drug Policy (2003), Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3rd ed. (1990), and Messengers of Paradise: Opiates and the Brain (1988). Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society has been published in Korean (2008), and Messengers of the Paradise: Opiates and the Brain has been published in Spanish (1989) and Japanese (1991). His present research interests include issues in substance abuse and dependence, clinical neuropsychology, and cognitive decision-making. Dr. Levinthal presented the Hofstra University Distinguished Faculty Lecture in 1987 and was voted by the graduating Class of 2003 as Distinguished Teacher of the Year. Dr. Levinthal was elected as a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in 2010.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great overview for undergraduates, August 25, 2000

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This review is from: Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (Paperback)

I use this text in my undergraduate course 'Drugs and HumanBehavior' at USC. The students like it. The pictures are great. Everything's explained in clear language. The references are up to date, chapters are well organized, and the reviews are comprehensive.

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This review is from: Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (6th Edition) (Paperback)

Great textbook! Very easy to read and understand. Very well written and informative. Includes lots of information on other helpful and interesting resources. Most helpful textbook I've had in a while.

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This review is from: Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society (6th Edition) (Paperback)

I actually needed the 7th Edition for my class but I got the 6th Edition and found it to be exactly like the 7th edition only cheaper. I would totally recommend this book, goes into enough detail about different drugs and everything else that you learn without feeling overwhelmed like you would by reading a normal textbook.