What important insights about drugs and drug use are offered by structural-functional analysis, symbolic-interaction analysis, and social-conflict analysis? What is one limitation of each approach?

What is an Ideal response?


• 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.

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