Assignment:
Select one of the following category of theories that attempts to explain why people use drugs as solutions to their mental, emotional, and physical problem.
- Medical
- Biological
- Psychological
- Sociological
Research your selected category of theories, and select 2 of the major theories within that category. Address the
following:
- What 2 theories did you select? Briefly identify and describe them.
For each theory, answer the following question:
- How does this theory explain drug use and abuse? Explain in detail.
- Does this theory support a strong relationship between drug use and crime? Explain detail.
- Find 2 acticles about individuals charged with a crime while under the influence of illicit substance. Answer the following question.
- Briefly descibe the individual, the offense,and the drugs used.
- How much influence did drugs appear to have on the individual with regard to committing the crime? Explain.
- Do the case found in your selected articles support your selected theories? Why or why not? Explain.
- Based on your research, what is the relationship between drugs and crime? Explain.
Your answer must be in 3 to 5 pages, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.