Answer to Question 1
Structural-functional theory focuses on the functions of drugs for the normal operation of society.
Symbolic-interaction theory highlights the various meanings people attach to drug use.
Social-conflict theory focuses on how the issue of social power shapes our drug policies.
Answer to Question 2
Therapeutic uses: Some drugs offer medical benefits such as controlling seizures, lessening depression, or reducing pain.
Recreational uses:Alcoholic beverages including beer or wine with a meal can make people feel more relaxed and can even make foods taste better.
Spiritual or psychological uses: Drugs can alter human consciousness, so that some people use them for psychological or spiritual reasons.
Escape:Some drugs offer a form of escape from everyday life. People enduring serious trouble may turn to alcohol or other drugs to dull the pain of living.
Social conformity: Drug use help people to conform and fit in socially. Peer pressure may lead young people to smoke cigarettes or older people to drink cocktails.
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