Drugs, Addiction, And The Law: Policy, Politics, And Public Health
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- Synopsis
- American physician and attorney Cohen discusses legal, ethical, and policy considerations faced by society as it deals with psychoactive drug use. A recurring theme is the need to balance individual liberty and autonomy with the needs of society. None of the several models that have been devised to that end is completely satisfying, he says, and all of them raise important questions. The book cites legislation and court decisions extensively.
- Copyright:
- 2004
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 376 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780890892275
- Publisher:
- Carolina Academic Press
- Date of Addition:
- 03/16/11
- Copyrighted By:
- Peter J. Cohen
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Psychology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Medicine
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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