Why Is a Retreatist Subculture a Key Component of Using

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why is a retreatist subculture a key component of using illicit drugs, according to the opportunity structures theory?

• A) These subcultures provide support for self-medication required for the emotional pain of self-derogation.
• B) These subcultures define the lower class "addict" separately from the upper class "drug user."
• C) These subcultures blunt the emotional impact of being unable to achieve conventional goals using socially approved means.
• D) These subcultures provide access and rationalizations for illicit drug use.

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