Sociological Perspective On Drugs

From a sociological perspective, drugs are any chemical substance that has a direct effect on the users physical, psychological, and or intellectual functioning, has the potential to be abused and has adverse consequences for the individual/society. There are four aspects to look at when talking about drugs which are drug definitions, drug effects, drug-related behavior, and the drug experience. Unlike most people who think that a certain drug causes you to act in a certain manner because we see them behaving as such that the drug causes you to behave in such a way sociologist believe the exact opposite. Drug effect and drug related behaviors varies because of social and contextual factors. For example, it would be easier to predict what drug will to an animal due to experimentation …show more content…
The same thing happens to a person who drink coffee try to go a day without. From personal experience, I have gone through this and I’ve experienced headaches, jitters, and even mood swings from stopping myself from drinking coffee. Not only I was drinking regular coffee, but I would sometimes include a shot or two of expresso in my ice coffee as well. Those who take aspirin or over the counter pain relievers participate in everyday drug use as well. Whether it is a cigarette and coke soda at lunch, glass of wine after dinner, or pills to help to sleep or stay awoke you are intaking a drug. Drug use is actively promoted. Many people associate drugs and physical well-being according to the text book. Your taught to take something when you’re in pain, like if your belly is hurting; take a Alka Seltzer. Drugs plays many roles in individuals lives; for example, people commonly turn to drugs like alcohol come Holidays, celebrations, Birthdays, and even mourning. People take drugs because they want to attain desired moods or psychological well-beings, perhaps a universal desire (Weil,