Sociologists who use a symbolic interactionist framework believe that the "drug problem" could be reduced if
a. more people had greater economic opportunities in society.
b. children did not see members of their families, peer groups, and other people abusing alcohol and other drugs.
c. formal mechanisms of social control were enforced to prohibit people from taking illegal drugs.
d. powerful corporate interests quit encouraging the use of legal drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, and some pharmaceutical products.
Answer: b. children did not see members of their families, peer groups, and other people abusing alcohol and other drugs.
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