Drugs, Society, and Criminal Justice

An adaptation of Levinthal's Drugs, Behavior and Modern Society, this new, highly readable and pedagogy-oriented textbook on drug use and abuse is oriented toward a psychological/sociological perspective, with significant attention to issues related to criminal justice. In particular, it focuses on the implications for society and the criminal justice system. Some distinctive chapters that address issues of drug abuse, crime, and criminal justice include: Chapter 2: The History of Drug Use and Drug Legislation Chapter 13: Drugs and Crime Chapter 14: Drugs and the Criminal Justice System Chapter 15: Drug Policy: Prevention, Education, and Treatment