Drugs and the American Dream presents an up-to-date anthology of contemporary readings that explore the myriad sociological correlates of licit and illicit drug use in the United States. Featuring contributions from many leading experts in the field, the book addresses topics such as, the origins and evolution of drug use in the U.S., moral quandaries surrounding drug use, and how race/ethnicity, social class, gender, and age affect drug use. This authoritative and thought-provoking anthology offers engaging, descriptive selections that can be analyzed and interpreted differently, depending on the perspective of the instructor and student.