SOCL 1295 Lecture Notes - Methadone, Controlled Substances Act, Morphine
12 Feb 2014
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In the air force, sometimes pilots are allowed to use go-pills, which keep them awake for long periods of time. Common definition: any substance that in small amounts produces significant changes in the body, mind, or both. Critiques: could include other addictions (eating, exercise, sex), also some drugs require larger amounts to produce effects. Erich goode"s definition: something that has been defined by certain segments of the society as a drug: medical utility, illegality, psychoactivity. Piecemeal legislation; varies internationally & reflects public health, immigration, religious & other concerns. Why are some drugs legal/illegal: clip: white americans during 1800s were afraid of what immigrants would do when on drugs (southern blacks used cocaine, mexicans used marijuana, etc. ) Race, gender, & social class are two important aspects of our investigation into drugs & society. Enacted into law as part of the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and. Federal regulation of the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of certain substances.
