Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134477596
Author: Saferstein, Richard
Publisher: PEARSON
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A drug is a natural or artificial substance that is responsible for the production of physiological or psychological effects in humans. Drug abuse is a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-alteration.

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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)

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