How Long to Read Substance Abuse in America

How Long Does it Take to Read Substance Abuse in America?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 3 minutes to read Substance Abuse in America by James A. Swartz

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book provides a comprehensive overview of drug policy in the United States from the early 1900s through the present day, providing historical and social context through the telling of the colorful and often tragic stories of the events and individuals throughout this period. Substance Abuse in America: A Documentary and Reference Guide examines the history of U.S. drug policy chronologically, from the early 1900s through the current day, covering topics such as patent medicines, Prohibition, Reefer Madness, the psychedelic '60s, Nixon's War on Drugs, and the powerful warring Mexican drug cartels that currently threaten political instability in that country. This book provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. drug policy that will fascinate general readers and benefit those in the field of substance abuse treatment or policy. Each chapter includes an analysis of a primary source document that serves to illuminate drug policy in America at a particular point in time as well as the reasons for the waxing and waning popularity of various drugs. The author provides accurate historical context that explains perceptions about substance abuse in American history, and draws compelling parallels across different time periods to show that much of what may seem new and unique for the present generation actually has a historical precedent.

How long is Substance Abuse in America?

Substance Abuse in America by James A. Swartz is 661 pages long, and a total of 165,911 words.

This makes it 223% the length of the average book. It also has 203% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Substance Abuse in America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 6 minutes to read Substance Abuse in America aloud.

What Reading Level is Substance Abuse in America?

Substance Abuse in America is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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