Propose recommendations to reduce drug abuse based on each of the three sociological theories? (Here are some notes to help with response) (response must be at least 500 words) Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse. Structural-Functionalist Perspective - Drug abuse is a response to weakening of societal norms (anomie). - Drug use is a response to the absence of a perceived bond between the individual and society. - Consistent with this perspective, a recent study on attitudes and drug use concluded that the dramatic increase in teenage use of prescription drugs is, in part, the result of: o Lax attitudes and beliefs of parents and caregivers o Parents not effectively communicating the dangers o Parents not safeguarding the prescriptions at home Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse Conflict Perspective - Drug use is a response to political, social and power inequality. - Drug use is an escape from alienation from work, friends and family and frustration caused by inequality. - Most powerful members of society influence the legal definition of drug use. Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse Symbolic Interactionist Perspective - If the label “drug user” is internalized, drug use will continue or even escalate. - Drug users learn motivations and techniques of drug use through interaction with others. - Symbols may be used for political and economic agendas (e.g., the D.A.R.E. campaign against drugs).

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Propose recommendations to reduce drug abuse based on each of the three sociological theories? (Here are some notes to help with response) (response must be at least 500 words) Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse. Structural-Functionalist Perspective - Drug abuse is a response to weakening of societal norms (anomie). - Drug use is a response to the absence of a perceived bond between the individual and society. - Consistent with this perspective, a recent study on attitudes and drug use concluded that the dramatic increase in teenage use of prescription drugs is, in part, the result of: o Lax attitudes and beliefs of parents and caregivers o Parents not effectively communicating the dangers o Parents not safeguarding the prescriptions at home Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse Conflict Perspective - Drug use is a response to political, social and power inequality. - Drug use is an escape from alienation from work, friends and family and frustration caused by inequality. - Most powerful members of society influence the legal definition of drug use. Sociological Theories of Drug Use and Abuse Symbolic Interactionist Perspective - If the label “drug user” is internalized, drug use will continue or even escalate. - Drug users learn motivations and techniques of drug use through interaction with others. - Symbols may be used for political and economic agendas (e.g., the D.A.R.E. campaign against drugs).

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