The Fifth Perspective:
Using information discussed in class and from Chapter 1 write, at minimum, a 2 page paper that answers the questions below.
Moral – Legal Perspective
1. Should drugs be legalized? Explain.
2. Is the supply side approach to the drug problem effective? Explain.
3. Is alcoholism/drug addiction a defense for irresponsible or criminal behavior? Explain.
Medical-Health Perspective:
1. Is alcoholism/drug addiction a disease? Explain.
2. Describe the physician’s role in making a patient aware of problems with alcohol/drugs.
3. Do people need more information about the health risks of alcohol/drug use? Does this information change attitudes? Explain.
Psychosocial Perspective:
1. What role does parenting play in the development of alcohol/drug problems?
2. Is it important for the entire family system to be involved in alcohol/drug treatment? Explain.
3. How can alcohol/drug treatment be more effective?
Socio-Cultural Perspective:
1. What role does our culture play in alcohol/drug problems? Explain.
2. Does frustration or hopelessness play a part in alcohol/drug problems? Explain.
3. What actions might be taken at the local level that would help address alcohol/drug problems? Explain.
Personal Perspective (write true or false for each number and explain the reasoning supporting your answer to each question)
1. Alcohol is a drug with great potential for abuse.
2. My family history does not make me at risk for developing problems with alcohol/drugs.
3. Persons with alcohol/drug problems have to break through their own denial.
4. Alcoholism and drug addiction are family diseases.
5. Parent modeling of alcohol/drug use is an important influence on a child’s use of alcohol/drugs.
In summary, what did you learn about your own thoughts and opinions about alcohol/drug problems?