SOC102H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Medicalization, Substance Abuse
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Uncontrollable, repetitive and possibly harmful actions that society condemn. Explores: effects of negative labels on self- conception & development of deviant identity". Any substance that causes biochemical reaction in body. Excessive and inappropriate drug use dire consequences. Stems from chronic physical and psychological compulsion to use and avoid unpleasant withdrawal. Routine need for drugs, for physiological and psychological purposes reasons. Symptom of repeated and frequent drug use decreased effectiveness. Medicalization behaviors reconceived as illness and no longer sinful since outside own control. Group with shared common attitudes, beliefs and behaviors on drug use.
