SOCB50H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Harry J. Anslinger, Opium Law, Casimir Delavigne
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Fleeting opportunity, window is not open for long. Wanted to stamp out addiction in britain and professionals" use of drugs. British system medically based system of prescribing opiates to addicts on a. Long-term basis by physicians => to wean them off. Canada/usa => drug was used/manufactured by asians (opium dens) - social constructionism. Viewed drug use as an illness, not as deviance (disease model of addiction) Majority of users were higher classes with power => doctors/academics. Not a threat in the same ways as asians/minorities were perceived to be. A policy window is an opportunity for politicians or policymakers to push through their pet solutions , or raise attention to issues that will make their pet solutions appealing. Policy windows are most likely to open during favourable political conditions or when a serious problem comes to peoples attention that requires a solution. Media can shift everyone"s focus on certain issues.
