Question

Write research paper with two references sited on the topic below

"Ethic and cultural traditions that may lead to drug abuse"

Answer 1

• he most commonly used intoxicating substances in almost all cultures for centuries
• Leading risk factor for diseases burden in developing countries and the third largest risk factor in developed countries,
• Beliefs and norms about alcohol use and patterns of drinking very significantly among ethnic groups with in the same country, and over time                                            
• Significant cross- cultural differences in rates and patterns of alcohol related problems

Cultural beliefs and participate do indeed affect how individuals view the use of addictive substances and compulsive behaviors. Some groups still view addictions as moral weakness. If an addicted is unable to gain control of his addictive process in this manner, he may find himself excluded from the social group. In addicted individual may also suffer the emotional trauma of social ostracism.