Time to pull together what we learned about addiction. The purpose of this paper is to
weave in the complex factors of addiction.
combine your knowledge of addiction theory and regulation
propose sensible solutions based on intervention models and cost concerns
If you did not read ALL the articles in the last module, you will have a harder time doing this assignment. Go back and read them if you didn’t, especially the 6A module. Assignment Overview
Debates surrounding drug policy, use and recovery often center on the question of ow drugs should be regulated outside of the need for rehabilitation. This class introduced a few programs attempting to integrate the two (Oregon and prison reform) but both fell short. Criminalizing, Decriminalization and Legalization have been discussed at length. This was also addressed in an earlier discussion, but now you know NEITHER work in isolation. This paper goes one step further in that you need to tell us WHY prison alone does not work and WHY a complete drug use free for all does not work. Then we will explore models of recovery to think of solutions. Outcomes and Objectives
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Objectives[Include the relevant objective(s) here for this Unit/ Module/ Chapter/ Assignment/ Content, etc.]
Instructions
In a well-structured essay of 4 paragraphs (intro, criminalization, legalization, summary), explore the pros and cons of each strategy and use what you know about addictiveness to support your argument.
Guidelines
ONE Introduction paragraph: Provide a basic overview of the prevalence of drug use and harm in the US. Provide at least one fact on the costs; economic, personal &/or community to show us how big the problem is.
ONE paragraph on legalization and
ONE paragraph on criminalization
Each paragraph tells one pro and one con of each and why you think the con exists. Your “why” should be based on what we learned in the class based on addiction theory, social issues and/or what has happened with other programs.
YOU MUST Work in at least one concept of addiction theory (biology, psychology, or social) and/or outcomes to explain the pros and cons with each solution. Here are some questions to help you link how addiction works and how these issues complicate the regulation and rehabilitation of the problem.
Biological: How does the high jacking of dopamine make incarceration alone not work and how would the high jacking of dopamine could leave dangerous addicts who lack decision making on the streets.
Psychology: How does trauma and stress relate to criminalization of drug use and how would criminalization hurt mindset and how could criminalization help stress and trauma.
Social: How does knowing that marginalized people are more at risk for use and prosecution impact criminalization? How does the fact that addiction is generational (ie you are more likely to be an addict if you live with one) impact criminalizing and legalizing?
Outcomes: What sources tell us that the two choices work or don’t work? Use material and things you learned from the module about programs that did or did not work.
Need review? LINK to Addiction Theory Module. ONE summary solution suggestion paragraph with: Provide a short summary of the complex relationship of addiction and regulation (2-3 sentences max). Pick one strategy from above (legalization or criminalization) and provide a solution or parameter to make it a more effective solution.
*Do not just say, “rehabilitation instead” as you (should have) learned that in Oregon, people didn’t go and that 85% of prisoners don’t get it. Will it be mandatory? Where will it occur? Will there be rules on amounts of drugs allowed? Will there be rules for repeat offenders? Does it address the biological, social and psychological reasons?Make sure your solution addresses the reason you picked as to why an option is a con. (ie if you pick biology, make sure your solution helps that, if you picked social structure, make sure your solution does that)
Then offer a simple idea on how this would be funded and what is the needed manpower. *Do not just say, “taxes”. Tax on what? Import taxes? Training dollars? Budget shifts? Education grants for certain professionals? Just one idea is ok! This is hard, I just want to see you think outside the box.
Summary solution example:
Both criminalizing and legalizing drugs have their pros and cons. I think that a more nuanced regulation of (criminalizing or legalizing) is the better solution with the addition of (idea here that addresses one part of addiction theory ie biological, psychological or social reasons) This would help because (explain).
I think that some of the funding for this could come from (idea) . For manpower, the program would need ( idea).
Grading & Feedback
Here is the generic grading rubric that is true for all discussions Grading Rubric for Discussions.docxDownload Grading Rubric for Discussions.docxHere is a specific rubric:
5 point- Introduction sentence
10 points- ONE paragraph overview and prevalence of drug misuse/addiction.
15 points: ONE paragraph on pros and cons of legalizing with support from addiction theory.
ex: Criminalizing drug use is ineffective because..(use theory here) Criminalizing does help because… (theory here) (5 points for each side, 5 in-text citations references)
15 points- ONE paragraph on pros and cons of criminalizing with support from addiction theory.
ex Legalizing drug use is ineffective because..(use theory here) Legalizing does help because..(theory here)
(5 points for each side, 5 in-text citations references)
15 points summary paragraph with your idea to augment either criminalizing or legalizing.
*see my example above and just substitute in your ideas if you need help!
5 feasible proposal on funding and manpower.
5 references
This is a 70 point assignment. It must be at least 4 paragraphs, have in-text citations and references. You need a topic sentence and a summary. You need to follow the rubric.
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