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ASSIGNMENT:
T??his essay should meet the following learning outcomes: Knowledge/Skills
1. Understanding of the physical, psychological, pharmacological, legal and social contexts and consequences of substance use.
2. Knowledge of preventative and intervention strategies in place with regard to substance misuse
3. An evaluation of current theories of problematic substance use.
4. Demonstrate independent writing skills using academic resources, research and references.
ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION
Drugs have?? been used for Centuries. What is new is that we've defined and redefined it as social, cultural, political and economic conditions have prevailed and changed. Explore this statement with reference to drug trends and meanings within a socio-cultural context. In this essay you will need to explore reasons why people take drugs, examine prevalence rates, and evaluate theories of addiction. You could also include attitudes to drug taking, within different arenas such as public, government and med??ia.