The Impact of Drugs and Alcohol

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APA Minimum 250 words.  At lease two references including one from:

 Henslin, James M. (08/2013)  Social Problems: A Down to Earth Approach,  8th Edition

Discuss the impact of addiction on the individual mentioned in the story, his family members, and society, and who you think was most impacted. Why do people continue with their addiction even though there may be many things at stake?

Using the story, and the section on Social Policy , discuss what you see as successful and unsuccessful policies related to drugs and/or alcohol. What, if any, influence can human services professionals have on these policies?