Drugs and Society, Ninth Edition clearly illustrates the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of ordinary people and provides students with a realistic perspective of drug-related problems in our society. Written in an objective and user-friendly manner, this best-selling text continues to captivate students by incorporating personal drug use and abuse experiences and perspectives throughout. Statistics and chapter content have been revised to include the latest information on current topics. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Drugs and Society Introduction Drug Use Dimensions of Drug Use An Overview of Drugs in Society Drug Use and Drug Dependence The Costs of Drug Use to Society Venturing to a Higher Form of Consciousness: The Holistic Self-Awareness Approach to Drug Use CHAPTER 2: Explaining Drug Use and Abuse Introduction Drug Use: A Timeless Affliction The Origin and Nature of Addiction The Vicious Cycle of Addiction Major Theoretical Explanations: Biological Major Theoretical Explanations: Psychological Major Theoretical Explanations: Sociological Danger Signals of Drug Abuse CHAPTER 3: Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law Introduction Cultural Attitudes About Drug Use The Road to Regulation and the FDA The Regulation of Drug Advertising Drug Abuse and the Law Strategies for Preventing Drug Abuse Current and Future Drug Use CHAPTER 4: Homeostatic Systems and Drugs Introduction 1: Overview of Homeostasis and Drug A