Compare and contrast rehabilitation, Alcoholics Anonymous, Antabuse, and other programs for the treatment of alcoholism.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Nonpunitive attempts to assist alcoholics
2. Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970
3. Hospital programs and community treatment
4. AA: Fellowship with others and face up to shortcomings.
5. AA founded in 1935, now over 118,000 chapters with over 2.1 million members.
6. AA is a 12-step program, also includes groups for family.
7. Antabuse: Sensitizes patients so a small amount of alcohol causes sickness.
8. Patient must detoxify. This is a type of aversion therapy or behavioral conditioning.
9. Community programs like Employment Assistance Programs.
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A. develop friendships with key members of the study group. B. not be concerned about gaining acceptance by the study group. C. use the same persona in the control group as he or she did with the study group. D. maintain some degree of detachment.
Which statement about sociology as a science is true?
A. Most sociologists reject the use of the scientific method. B. Sociologists almost always use hypothesis testing in their research. C. Sociological research relies on empirical observation. D. While quantitative research is considered scientific, qualitative research is not.