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Provides students with a deeper understanding of what impacts drug use. ¬† The 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. In 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. ¬† This text is available in a variety of formats ‚Äì digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson‚Äôs MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. ¬† Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the impact of drug use on behavior and society. Examine the pros and cons to drug use. 0205966977 / 9780205966974 Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society with MySearchLab with eText — Access Card Package Package consists of:¬† 0205959334 / 9780205959334 Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬† 0205961347 / 9780205961344 MySearchLab with Pearson eText — Standalone Access Card — for Drugs, Behavior, and Modern Society ¬†