Describe the current state of health in the U.S in one paragraph and Drug use in another
How healthy are we as Americans? What health-related problems do we face as a society, and can our current health care system address this? If not, what are some possible alternatives to the current system?
What are the societal consequences of drug use?
What are some proposed solutions to the drug problem?
Discuss your thoughts regarding these solutions.
Use information about other countries’ approaches to health care to support identified options.
Mooney, L. A., Knox, D., & Schacht, C. (2017). Understanding social problems (10th ed.). Cengage.
Chapter 2 discusses health and illness and includes discussions on global health, mental illness, the U.S. healthcare system, and its problems, and strategies to improve health.
Chapter 2: Physical and Mental Health and Healthcare
Chapter 3 focuses on drug use and abuse, using sociological perspectives to examine causes and social consequences of drug use and strategies for creating change.
Chapter 3: Alcohol and Other Drugs
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