Drugs, society, and criminal justice

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Drugs, society, and criminal justice

Charles F. Levinthal, Lori Brusman Lovins

Pearson, c2020

5th ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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For courses in drugs and alcohol in criminal justice. The social impact of drug abuse, through a criminal justice lens Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice is a comprehensive, easy-to-read introduction to drug-taking behavior and its impact on the criminal justice system. Building on sociological theory, the authors explore the social problems associated with drug abuse, a range of drug-control policies and their enactment, and the complex relationship between drug-?taking behavior and crime. The 5th edition has been extensively updated, with a brand-new Part II focused on criminal justice topics related to drug abuse and drug law. This edition also includes chapter-level reorganizations throughout the text and updated features prompting discussion, assignments, and deeper comprehension.

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PART I: THE CHALLENGE OF DRUGS IN OUR SOCIETY 1. Understanding the Drug Problem in America 2. Understanding the Drug Problem in Global Perspective 3. Drug-Control Policy in America PART II: DRUGS, CRIME, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE 4. Drugs and Crime 5. Drug-Law Penalties 6. Drug and Law Enforcement 7. Drugs and Correctional Interventions PART III: DRUG-TAKING BEHAVIOR IN OUR SOCIETY 8. Drug-Taking Behavior: Fundamentals and Theoretical Perspectives 9. Opioids 10. Cocaine and Methamphetamine 11. Marijuana 12. Hallucinogens and Depressants 13. Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol-Related Crime PART IV: PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND DETERRENCE 14. Prevention and Strategies for Change 15. Advancing Public Health: The Regulation of Tobacco 16. Deterrence through Drug Testing

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