Drugs, Deviance, and Social Control

These flashcards cover key concepts related to drugs, deviance, and social control, focusing on definitions, factors influencing drug use, and the impacts on society.

What is deviance as described in the lecture?

Deviance is the fact or state of departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.

How does society shape the concept of deviance?

Deviance is a social construct, meaning it varies over time and is influenced by societal norms.

What factors influence individual viewpoints on drug use?

Socialization, environmental exposure, age of initial exposure, and attitude change.

What is the definition of drug abuse?

Drug abuse is the habitual taking or misuse of addictive or illegal drugs outside of prescribed recommendations.

How is drug addiction characterized?

Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that causes compulsive drug seeking despite harmful consequences.

What are Goode’s four types of drug use?

1. Legal instrumental 2. Legal recreational 3. Illegal instrumental 4. Illegal recreational.

What does a prevalence rate indicate?

Prevalence rates show the percentage of the population that has used a specific drug within a designated time frame.

What is an example of an outcome associated with marijuana use?

Marijuana is identified as the most popular illegal drug, reflecting societal trends.

What are continuance rates?

Continuance rates compare the proportion of drug users who have used that drug within a recent time period.

What is the relationship between age and drug use behavior?

Age is a strong predictor of drug use, with most early initiators using drugs in their teenage years.

What impact does media have on drug consumption?

Media influences levels of legal drug consumption and shapes public perceptions of drug norms.

How is problematic drug use defined?

Problematic drug use occurs when the frequency and quantity of drug use lead to significant issues, including dependence.

What are the two forms of drug dependence?

Psychological dependence, which involves mental preoccupation and craving, and physical dependence, which includes physical withdrawal symptoms.

What factors can indicate the severity of drug addiction?

Factors include age, solidarity, means of acquiring drugs, motivation, use of multiple drugs, and behavior under the influence.