Identify and discuss the various theoretical explanations for the ...

[KWilfred]

Identify and discuss the various theoretical explanations for the onset of drug use.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss the research on drug use through life course. Identify the various pathways that may affect ones propensity to desist from using drugs.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[prumorgan]

Answer to Question 1

The answer should contain the following points:

• cognitive-affective theoriesrelate to how the perceptions about the costs and benefits of drug use contribute to adolescents decisions to experiment with these substances


• addictive personality theory the typical addict has an addiction prone personality and suffers from some deep-rooted personality disorder or emotional problems


• stress relief theorythe desire to get highas a means to relieve stress, depression, or the boredom of everyday lifeis common in adolescent culture


• social learning theorythe adolescents involvement in substance abuse begins with observation and imitation of substance-specific behaviors, continues with social reinforcement, and culminates in a juveniles expectation of positive social and psychological consequences from continued drug use


• social control theoriesemotional attachment to peers who use substances is a primary cause of substance abuse


• social disorganization theorythe bleak economic environmentdoubt, hopelessness, and uncertaintyrelief in drugs


• integrated theoriesElliot and colleagues use strain, social control, and social learning theories to form a perspective that accounts for delinquent behavior and drug use

Answer to Question 2

The answer should contain the following points:

• research of Marvin and othersuse of alcohol and drugs in early adolescence


• research of Krohn and colleaguesthe cumulative impact of experiencing various early transitions


• research of Gary and others:


• substance use starts from tobacco and alcohol to marijuana and then to more dangerous substances


• substance use and abuse in early adolescence is associated with serious delinquency, deviant careers, antisocial personality disorders and risky behaviors in later life


• substance abuse is associated with poor academic performance, serious criminal offenses in general and higher rates of psychiatric disorders and disorders of greater severity


• five groups identifiednonviolen t, late-onsetters, desisters, persisters, and one-time offenders


• drug addicts, like those with a history of delinquency and criminality, sometimes have a turning point or change, except for those deeply entrenched in drugs as adolescents


• religious experience or an extremely positive experience in a therapeutic community for drug addicts


• two basic pathways


• They may restrict themselves to substance abuse and not be involved in other delinquent activities; these offenders may desist from substance abuse after their adolescent years or continue to use drugs as adults.


• Alternatively, substance-abusing youths who also participate in other delinquent activities may desist from one or both types of activity during adolescence or continue to be involved in one or both as adults.

[KWilfred]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ktidd]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it