Psychoactive Substances & Society (2nd Edition)

This is the 2nd edition of Psychoactive Substances Use & Social Policy by Jacqueline Lewis & Jillian Holland-Penney (link to original eBook). It has a revised and abbreviated title, Psychoactive Substances & Society. The 2nd edition is updated and enhanced. There are a number of changes, additions and updates including:

• Two new chapters:
  • Chapter 2: The Social Construction of Drugs, Users & Policies.
  • Chapter 12: The Cannabis and Emerging Psychedelic Industries.
• Chapter 1.2 Infographic: Psychoactive Drug Classifications.
• Chapter 12.1 Infographic: Canadian Medical Cannabis Policies & Key Court Decisions Infographic: Historical Timeline.
• Chapter 2.4 video by one of the authors: Social constructionism – Claims-makers & Audiences.
• An updated syllabus
• An updated assignment rubric.
• Updated content includes material from over 100 resources from 2022-2023 .