Drug and Alcohol Use: Patterns and Effect
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In what ways do group norms affect patterns of alcohol and drug use? How does the use of these substances affect the workplace and employment patterns?
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The solution discusses how group norms affect patterns of drug and alcohol use as well as the effect of said substances in workplace and employment patterns.
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Group norms affect the usage of alcohol and drug use in many ways. First off, if you are in a family situation where everyone drinks a lot at various events, or perhaps they drink a lot in general, it may be that you feel pressure to drink as well. Or, if you choose not to, you may feel that they do not accept you, or that you are the "odd one out." In groups of friends where they are drinking or using drugs, it may be that you feel a lot of pressure to also partake in these activities, which can be very ...
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