Assignment 5: Drug legalization
1)Discuss the drug legalization debate. What are the arguments
being presented for and against the legalization of drugs? What
are some possible compromises? What do you think is the best
option?
2) Why are many athletes (and some nonathletes) attracted to
androgens? What are the hormones’ positive and negative side
effects? Do you think that classifying anabolic steroids as
Schedule III drugs is justified?
3) Discuss the difference between potency and toxicity. What
factors determine a drug’s potency?
4) In what ways does alcoholism affect one’s entire family? How
does the family react and adapt to having an alcoholic member?
What help is available to the family of an alcoholic?
5) Explain the major differences between social influence theories
and structural influence theories. Give an example of each.
6) How do cultures other than America view drinking? Discuss a
different culture and the ways in which that culture approaches
alcohol. Explain the primary distinctions between social influence theories and structural influence theories in this section. Give an illustration of each.
What is the attitude toward drinking in civilizations other than the United States? Compare and contrast a distinct culture and the various approaches to alcoholic beverages that culture takes.
Which benzodiazepines, such as Halcion and Xanax, are associated with unpleasant side effects? Consider the following question: Do you believe the FDA made the correct decision in allowing Halcion to remain on the market despite court judgements and critic complaints?
7) What are some negative effects of benzodiazepines such as
Halcion and Xanax? Do you think the FDA made the right decision
when it allowed Halcion to stay on the market despite court
rulings and critic complaints?
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Assignment 5: Drug legalization
