Addiction and Opiates
“Lindesmith is concerned with the opiates, specifically with presenting a theory of addiction; therefore, only passing reference is made to other drugs. Although this is a complz subject, the reader will enjoy and remember Lindesmith’s imaginative and insightful theory, and inimitable style. The author develops his ideas carefully and methodically, and dramatically demolishes current views of opiate addiction.”—Stanley E. Grupp,American Sociological Review“It is very pleasant to have this updated reissue from Aldine of Lindesmith’s early monograph.”—Gilbert Geis,Journal of Health and Social Behavior