The Increasing Rate of Divorce in the United States and Other

question 111

Essay

The increasing rate of divorce in the United States and other Western industrial and postindustrial societies have many people worried about the future of family and household structures; yet others argue that the divorce rates, although higher in part, have been exaggerated for specific political purposes (for example, to return to a more "traditional" family structure). What are the patterns of divorce in the United States? How have such patterns been explained? Why have some argued against the increases in divorce and the rise of nonfamily/nontraditional households?

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Definitions:

Alfred Lindesmith

A sociologist known for his studies on drug addiction and for being an early critic of the US drug policy.

Prescription Drug

A prescription drug is medication legally prescribed by a healthcare professional for a specific health condition.

OxyContin

A prescription opioid pain medication known for its potential for abuse and its role in the opioid addiction crisis.

Drug Abuse

The misuse of drugs or substances in a way that is harmful to the individual or society.