By Charles Levinthal, Lori Brusman-Lovins

For courses in drugs and alcohol in criminal justice.The social impact of drug abuse, through a criminal justice lensDrugs, 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.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 5th edition (June 3, 2019)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0135180031
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0135180037