Week 3 - Mon., Sept. 17
Before you come to class
- Read chapter 1 - Introduction to Drugs and Society
- Read chapter 2 - Explaining Drug Use and Abuse
- Be ready to discuss your assigned work group topic
9/17 Overview |
Class Materials |
Week three we will explore why people turn to drugs use and the impact that has in the communities in which they live.
We will begin with a 30 minute lecture focusing on patterns of drug use. Next, we will break up into our work groups. You'll discuss your topic as a group for 10 minutes, followed by each group's speaker sharing their synopsis in about 5 minutes each. |
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Work GroupsMeet and discuss your topic with your group for 10 minutes. Be sure the facilitator gets input form each person, the note taker jots down key points for each question and the speaker is familiar with the what will be shared with the rest of the class.
The group topics are: MNT - Phoenix - Drug use: Mass and Electronic Media and Family Influences MAN - Blue Devils - Drugs, Crime, and Violence FOX - Titans - Drugs in the Workplace BRN - Bluegolds - Theoretical Explanations: Biological FOX - Cyclones - Theoretical Explanations: Psychological MNT - Buccaneers - Theoretical Explanations: Sociological -Social Influence & Subculture Theory BRN - Chargers - Theoretical Explanations: Sociological: Labeling & Control Theories MAN - Phoenix - The Cost of Drugs Use to Society. Is other peoples' drug use a problem for me? |
Homework - Due Sept. 19
After reading through the chapter yourself and after the class discussions answer four (4) of the discussion questions, two questions from chapter 1 and two questions from chapter 2 of your textbook.
Please choose two questions from chapter 1, page 57 in your textbook; #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 13
Please choose two questions from chapter 2, page 105 in your textbook; #3. 6, 7&8, 10
Answer each question thoroughly in complete sentences and paragraphs. Type up your responses. Each question should be answered in about a half to a full page. Please limit your complete assignment to no more than 5 pages (double spaced, 10 - 12 font size, Times New Roman, Ariel, or Calibri font.
Reference and cite at least one additional outside source of information to further explain your answer to a question.
Turn in the completed work as a Word document or PDF by 2:30 PM 9/19 in the corresponding D2L/Brightspace Dropbox.
Please choose two questions from chapter 1, page 57 in your textbook; #1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 13
Please choose two questions from chapter 2, page 105 in your textbook; #3. 6, 7&8, 10
Answer each question thoroughly in complete sentences and paragraphs. Type up your responses. Each question should be answered in about a half to a full page. Please limit your complete assignment to no more than 5 pages (double spaced, 10 - 12 font size, Times New Roman, Ariel, or Calibri font.
Reference and cite at least one additional outside source of information to further explain your answer to a question.
Turn in the completed work as a Word document or PDF by 2:30 PM 9/19 in the corresponding D2L/Brightspace Dropbox.
Week 3 - Wed., Sept. 19
9/19 Overview
We will continue to discuss drug use and abuse by reviewing the content from the textbook and Monday's presentations.
Next we will compare and contrast the two videos below about how drug use is portrayed and look for the themes from chapters 1 & 2.
Next we will compare and contrast the two videos below about how drug use is portrayed and look for the themes from chapters 1 & 2.
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Next, we will have a class discussion based on the questions on pages 57 & 105 in the textbook. Come prepared to share and discuss your responses to the four questions you responded to. This will also serve as the "lecture" for the class.
The discussion should spur on additional questions and the sharing and referencing of additional resources.
The discussion should spur on additional questions and the sharing and referencing of additional resources.
Homework Due Sept. 24
Read Chapter 3 - Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law & Chapter 16 - Dug Use in Subcultures of Special Populations
Be prepared to share more detailed information on the following topics in your work groups.
The group topics are:
FOX - Titans
- Strategies for preventing drug abuse
BRN - Bluegolds
- Past, present, and future drug use
MAN - Blue Devils
- Regulation of drug advertising
MNT - Phoenix
- Athletes and drug use
MAN - Phoenix
- Drug use among women
MNT - Buccaneers
- Adolescent drug use
BRN - Chargers
- College student drug use
FOX - Cyclones
- Entertainment Industry and drug use
Be prepared to share more detailed information on the following topics in your work groups.
The group topics are:
FOX - Titans
- Strategies for preventing drug abuse
BRN - Bluegolds
- Past, present, and future drug use
MAN - Blue Devils
- Regulation of drug advertising
MNT - Phoenix
- Athletes and drug use
MAN - Phoenix
- Drug use among women
MNT - Buccaneers
- Adolescent drug use
BRN - Chargers
- College student drug use
FOX - Cyclones
- Entertainment Industry and drug use