Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior [Paperback]

Oakley Ray (Author), Charles Ksir (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815171161 | ISBN-13: 978-0815171164 | Publication Date: October 1995 | Edition: 7th

The long-time market leader, this book examines drugs from all perspectives, including behavioral, pharmacological, historical, social, legal, and clinical. The book provides current facts and information, and is designed as well to assist in making well-informed decisions about personal behaviors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 462 pages
• Publisher: William C Brown Pub; 7th edition (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815171161
• ISBN-13: 978-0815171164
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,427,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Strictly No-nonsense, November 17, 1998

By 

Kent Bell (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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

This book is the source for unbiased information on the sociological, psychological, pathological effects of "drugs" - this compendium covers everything from caffeine to antipsychotics to alcohol to psychedelics and everything in between. A review of the history of each drug introduces each chapter. Careful attention is paid to not only the effects of the drugs themselves, but the effect which they have on our laws and the way in which treat addiction.

As a former student of Dr. Ray's I can attest to the thoroughness of this work. It is the one book that doesn't tell you what to think about drugs - it provides you with the data to be informed to make your own decision. In fact the DEA uses this book in training! If you are looking for a comprehensive resource for school, your own interest, or just to be informed to talk to your kids, look no further.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting AND informative, September 24, 2002

By 

Raina L. Mehrten "fitchic" (Boynton Beach, FL United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior (Hardcover)

I bought this book to study for a quiz-out test for my Psych major. I read through three chapters the first time I picked it up. I usually have to force myself to complete an assignment, but with this book I just kept reading with no pushing whatsoever! I highly recommend this book to anyone taking a class in this subject, whether or not it is the required text. It would be a great additional information source. It is helpful if you or someone you know may be going through any type of drug or alcohol treatment--from caffeine to heroin. I also enjoyed the online quizzes you are allowed to access once you have the book. It really enforces what you have learned.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductory text, February 6, 1996

By A Customer

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

An excellent general overview, covering drug use and regulation, pharmacological basics, in-depth analyses of the legal drugs, tranquilizers and stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and marijuana, and comments on "a rational look at drug use." Well-documented with an abundance of relevant quotes and statistics; a rich set of references follow each chapter.