Assignment: Relationship Between Drugs and Crime
Theories that attempts to explain why people use drugs as solutions to their mental, emotional, and physical problems:
• Medical
• Psychological
• Assignment Guidelines
• Address the following in 3-5 pages:
o What 2 theories did you select? Briefly identify and describe them.
o For each theory, answer the following questions:
- 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 in detail.
o Find 2 articles about individuals charged with a crime while under the influence of illicit substances. Answer the following questions:
- Briefly describe 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 cases found in your selected articles support your selected theories? Why or why not? Explain.
o Based on your research, what is the scope of the relationship between drugs and crime? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
• New Times Romas 12 pt.