Drugs, Society and Criminal Justice

by Charles F. Levinthal

Unique in approach, DRUGS, SOCIETY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 3/e examines drug use, drug misuse, and drug abuse from a criminal justice perspective. Building on sociological theory, it explores the social problems associated with drug use and the theoretical reasons for drug use and abuse. Moving beyond a sociological focus, it delves into the complex relationship between drug-taking behavior and crime. Discussion-starting features spotlight prominent figures, drug trafficking realities, and life-saving information as the book explores how drug use and abuse impact the criminal justice system.

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Koen Mars · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the book, but my classmates made it extremely hard to concentrate on the chapters so I plan to reread it eventually.