Discuss the Gateway Theory of Addiction

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Essay

Discuss the gateway theory of addiction. What are thought to be significant gateway drugs? Is the evidence that the use of these drugs leads to use of more and more dangerous drugs? How should social work practice address the issue of gateway drugs?

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