Question 1.

Based on the elements learned in our course, analyze this report on drugs and identify the socio-political and economic dimensions, beyond the anecdote.

Sources that you must use:

Understanding Substance Use – Educators guide

Clearing the smoke on cannabis

This must be 1 page long. You must provide quotes as support from the sources, but providing them is not enough. You must then explain each sentence quoted in your words, and of course answer the question. Avoid putting an entire paragraph in quotes as an answer; it is best to comment in your own words on each sentence quoted, one at a time.

Question 2.

Based on Bénédicte Delfaut’s documentary, Tobacco, the industry of lies, (1 hour), explain why the United States Government (via the FDA) never manages to control the big tobacco companies and even less to prevent them from produce and sell tobacco products. From a socio-political and/or economic point of view, what are the mechanisms used to circumvent the rules?

Source:

Benedicte Delfaut: “Tobacco, the Industry of Lies”

This must be 1 page long. You must provide support from the documentary. Explain them in your own words and analyse to make sure you fully answer the question.