Contrast the medical model of addiction with the criminal model of addiction. Explain which model you agree with more and why

What will be an ideal response?


? Those who subscribe to the medical model of addiction believe that addicts are not criminals, but mentally or physically ill individuals who are forced into petty crimes to support their drug habits.
• Those in favor of the criminal model of addiction believe that abusers and addicts pose a danger to society and should be treated just like any other criminal offender.

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a. Golden Triangle b. drug cartels c. global illicit drug trade d. Narcoterrorism

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Violation of curfew, truancy, smoking, and underage drinking are all examples of _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The politicization of crime is an example of an ethical issue ______.

a. resulting from policing policies b. in information sharing c. dealing with human rights issues in the criminal justice system d. in the media reporting of crime

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Which country established the General Staff Recognizance Unit 69?

a. Germany b. France c. Spain d. Israel

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