Description
Discussion Preparation
The last module taught us about how widespread drug use and its cost to society. These costs are real and cannot be ignored, including the role of drugs and addiction with crime,, but,,,,
Earlier we also learned about us theories of addiction. You now know that drugs literally change your brain by largely impacting dopamine, pleasure, and the reward systems in the central nervous system. (image:Brain metabolism and drug addiction.jpg)
Is it practical to think locking someone up will change that?
We also learned about how family, trauma and environment contribute to addiction and how race and socioeconomics make it more likely for minorities or those from lower socioeconomics to be jailed for drug offences. How do you reconcile a flawed system?
Add to this, the immense amount of money fueling substance use and the economic benefits for many employed in the industry.
So, we KNOW drug use is costly and dangerous. We also know, that once you are addicted it is VERY HARD to stop for many people. And now we have added in we just might be taken advantage of by marketing and commercial interests. NOW lets talk policy, economics and society!! You need to understand ALL sides of the issue to have great ideas.
Objectives
Explore political, social and economic impacts of drug use then propose solutions. (SLO 6)
Discussion Prompt
Pick ONE topic to post on.
All facts MUST have a reference. All posts must have facts. If there are no references in the text (#) or (author) and none at the end – you have a problem : )
1.Discuss why complete drug criminalization or prohibition has been a problem, then pose a solution. Use a 2 facts. At least ONE FROM THIS CLASS to support your idea. Propose an alternate solution to complete legalization or criminalization.
3. Discuss why complete legalization of drugs could be a problem, then pose a solution. Use a 2 facts. At least ONE FROM THIS CLASS to support your idea. Propose an alternate solution to complete legalization or criminalization.
2.Look up the COST OF REHAB VS PRISON FOR DRUG USE, then pose a solution. Tell us which is more and cite your source. Propose an alternate solution to complete legalization or criminalization. Include how it is an economically sound idea.
Make sure to include references with at least one other outside source (article, book or a web source) and cite that resource at the end of your post using APA reference style. . THIS IS WHY WE DID THE ASSIGNMENT LAST WEEK. YOU MUST HAVE TWO REFERENCES AND SHOW IT IN THE TEXT FOR FULL CREDIT. For example you cant say “drugs increase crime” without a source that PROVES it.
