1) This sociological perspective believes that drug use occurs as a response to the inequality perpetuated by a capitalist system and that societal members alienated from work, friends, family and society turn to drugs as a means of escaping the oppression and frustration caused by the inequality they experience. Also, it is the most powerful members of society who influence the definitions of which drugs are illegal and the penalties associated with illegal production, sales and use.

1. Symbolic interactionism

2. Structural functionalism

3. Conflict

4. Social disorganization

2) This sociological perspective argues that drug abuse is a response to weakening societal norms, rapid social changes, personal feelings of estrangement, isolation and turmoil over appropriate and inappropriate behavior.... 1. symbolic interactionist perspective 2. structural functionalist perspective 3. conflict perspective 4. social pathology

3) This substance is one of the most widely used drugs in the U.S., 69.6 million Americans or 27.4 percent of those 12 and older are current tobacco users and is used more by high school graduates than college graduates; males and American Indians and Alaska natives; and advertisers target minority communities more than white communities. 1. marijuana 2. crack cocaine 3. heroin 4. tobacco

4) According to this sociological perspective, first time users of drugs learn not only the motivations for drug use and its techniques but also what to experience... 1. structural functionalism 2. symbolic interactionism 3. social pathology 4. conflict

5) In some countries, drug use is treated as a medical issue, a public health issue, as a crime or a death verdict. True False

6) What are some biological, genetic and psychological causes for drug use?

7) Describe the monetary cost of substance abuse in the U.S. based on textbook information, including the cost of shoveling up the wreckage.

8) What types of household turbulence are caused by substance abuse?

9) How does substance abuse negatively affect the natural environment? In what countries?

10) How many substance abuse facilties are in your zip code (include your zip code in your response), do not list them, just give a number and how many offer residential vs. day treatment, cost. What do you believe keeps people from seeking treatment?

11) What did you learn from the video "The Phony Drug War" and its relation to other discourse about why the war on drugs has failed? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkFZ4W4bjg

12) a.In the file, "Drop the Rock" summarize the effects on the increase in the prison population for crack cocaine use compared to the treatment of those using heroin (read the link " Shift in Treatment of Drug Users Due to.....).

b.Which sociological perspective best explains the difference in response to substance abusers during the crack/cocaine era vs. heroin use? Explain your selection. http://www.prdi.org/rocklawfact.html

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Alcohol and Other Drugs 1 Conflict perspective 2 Structural functionalist perspective 3 Tobacco 4 Symbolic interactionism 5 True 6 Biological research has shown that drug use can be affected by geneti... View the full answer