Drugs and Drug Policy: The Control of Consciousness Alteration [Hardcover]

Clayton J. Mosher (Author), Scott M. Akins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076193006X | ISBN-13: 978-0761930068 | Publication Date: December 28, 2006 | Edition: 1

"...the authors provide a detailed review of existing drug policy in the United States and an excellent and thorough review of the effects of both legal and illegal substances. One of the book's outstanding features is its comprehensive coverage of policy regarding legal and non legal drugs...this book is also extremely thought provoking and challenges readers to consider the foundation of their own perspectives on drugs and drug policies." -PSYCCRITIQUES

Drugs and Drug Policy: The Control of Consciousness Alteration provides a cross-national perspective on the regulation of drug use by examining and critiquing drug policies in the United States and abroad in terms of their scope, goals, and effectiveness. In this engaging text, authors Clayton J. Mosher and Scott Akins discuss the physiological, psychological, and behavioral effects of legal and illicit drugs; the patterns and correlates of use; and theories of the “causes” of drug use.

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"Mosher and Akins challenge readers' preconceptions and beliefs regarding drug use." (G. A. Blevins )

"...the authors provide a detailed review of existing drug policy in the United States and an excellent and thorough review of the effects of both legal and illegal substances.  One of the book's outstanding features is its comprehensive coverage of policy regarding legal and non legal drugs...this book is also extremely thought provoking and challenges readers to consider the foundation of their own perspectives on drugs and drug policies."  -PSYCCRITIQUES (Clayton Neighbors PsycCritiques )

About the Author

Clayton Mosher received his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Toronto, and is currently an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Sociology at Washington State University Vancouver. He is the author of several books and articles in the areas of inequality in criminal justice system processing, drugs and drug policies, and the impact of prison construction on employment.

Scott Akins received his Ph.D. in sociology at Washington State University in 2002 and is currently Assistant Professor of Sociology at Oregon State University. His research interests include drug use and policy; immigration, drug use and crime; and the intersection of disadvantage, ethnicity and crime. His recent work has been published in Justice Quarterly and the Journal of Drug Issues and, along with co-author Clay Mosher, he recently completed work on Drugs and Drug Policy: The Control of Consciousness Alteration, published by Sage in 2006.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 1 edition (December 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076193006X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761930068
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #835,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Akins is a modern day genius, July 16, 2003

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This review is from: Drugs and Drug Policy: The Control of Consciousness Alteration (Hardcover)

WOW!!! After reading Dr. Akins' book I was left mesmerized by his knowledge. I was unable to put it down. I strongly suggest reading any and all articles/books and papers published by the astonishing Dr. Akins.