Relationship between crime and drugs

Select one of the following category of theories that attempts to explain why people use drugs as solutions to their mental, emotional, and physical problems:

· Medical

· Biological

· Psychological

· Sociological

Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research your selected category of theories, and select 2 of the major theories within that category.

Assignment Guidelines

· Address the following in 3–5 pages:

· What 2 theories did you select? Briefly identify and describe them.

· For each theory, answer the following questions:

· How does this theory explain drug use and abuse? Explain in detail.

· Does this theory support a strong relationship between drug use and crime? Explain in detail.

· Find 2 articles about individuals charged with a crime while under the influence of illicit substances. Answer the following questions:

· Briefly describe the individual, the offense, and the drugs used.

· How much influence did drugs appear to have on the individual with regard to committing the crime? Explain.

· Do the cases found in your selected articles support your selected theories? Why or why not? Explain.

· Based on your research, what is the scope of the relationship between drugs and crime? Explain.

· Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.