Reading Assignment for Section 5.5
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 5.5: Substance Abuse and Crime.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will explore the psychological and physiological aspects of substance abuse and how they contribute to criminal behavior. You will examine the role of substance abuse as a key risk factor for crime, both through direct offenses and indirect influences. Finally, you will assess the effectiveness of legal responses, rehabilitation programs, and the broader ethical and social implications of criminalizing substance use, particularly its impact on marginalized communities and public health.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 5.5
- SLO 1: Understand the psychological and physiological aspects of substance abuse and their implications for criminal behavior.
- SLO 2: Recognize substance abuse as a significant risk factor for various criminal behaviors, including direct and indirect consequences.
- SLO 3: Evaluate the impact of legal responses to drug addiction, such as the War on Drugs, on crime rates and criminal justice systems.
- SLO 4: Assess the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation approaches within the criminal justice system for substance abusers.
- SLO 5: Analyze ethical and social considerations in criminalizing substance abuse, focusing on its impact on marginalized communities and public health.
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