1. How are sociological explanations of drug abuse different from biological or psychological approaches?

2. From a functionalist perspective, explain how the social structure contributes to drug use.

3. Explain how stereotypes of drug use and abusers influence how specific individuals and groups are labeled abusers and how society responds to them.

4. Define drug abuse and drug addiction.

5. Is drinking a problem among teens and young adults? Why or why not?

6. Define drug legalization. Would it be effective in reducing the amount of drug use? Why or why not?

7. What treatment programs are available to drug users? What type of prevention programs?