Is Treatment for Drug Dependence Effective

question 3

Multiple Choice

Is treatment for drug dependence effective?

• A)Only if the user wants it to work.
• B)Most studies do not show any effectiveness.
• C)Statistically,treatment does reduce crime and increase employment.
• D)Yes,more than half of those treated remain abstinent for more than a year.

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Definitions:

Secondary Deviance

Deviant behavior that occurs when an individual accepts the label of deviant and acts accordingly, often as a result of societal reactions.

Differential Association Theory

A sociological theory that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

Deviant Cultures

Groups or societies that adopt behaviors and norms that significantly differ from or challenge those of the mainstream society.

Deviants

Individuals who act or behave in ways that deviate from the accepted norms or standards of their society or community.