Drugs, Society and Criminal Justice
by Charles F. Levinthal, Lori Brusman-Lovins
5th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135180037 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135187845 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
Drugs, Society and Criminal Justice, 5th Edition, is an introductory textbook that examines drug-taking behavior and its impact on the criminal justice system.
Drawing on sociological theory, the authors explore the social problems associated with drug abuse, drug-control policies, and the connection between drug use and crime. Topics span domestic and global dimensions of the drug problem, policy enactment, and the societal effects of substances such as opioids and alcohol.
Intended for courses covering drugs and alcohol within criminal justice, this edition incorporates updated study features designed to prompt discussion, assignments, and deeper comprehension.
Table of Contents
PART I: THE CHALLENGE OF DRUGS IN OUR SOCIETY
Chapter 1: Understanding the Drug Problem in America
Chapter 2: Understanding the Drug Problem in Global Perspective
Chapter 3: Drug-Control Policy in America
PART II: DRUGS, CRIME, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chapter 4: Drugs and Crime
Chapter 5: Drug-Law Penalties
Chapter 6: Drug and Law Enforcement
Chapter 7: Drugs and Correctional Interventions
PART III: DRUG-TAKING BEHAVIOR IN OUR SOCIETY
Chapter 8: Drug-Taking Behavior: Fundamentals and Theoretical Perspectives
Chapter 9: Opioids
Chapter 10: Cocaine and Methamphetamine
Chapter 11: Marijuana
Chapter 12: Hallucinogens and Depressants
Chapter 13: Alcohol Misuse and Alcohol-Related Crime
PART IV: PREVENTION, PROTECTION, AND DETERRENCE
Chapter 14: Prevention and Strategies for Change
Chapter 15: Advancing Public Health: The Regulation of Tobacco
Chapter 16: Deterrence through Drug Testing
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