Why have the rates of heroin use increased in Indiana and how has the nature of crime changed as a result of drug use in Indiana?
The use of heroin has increased for a litany of reasons. As the video indicates, the pharmaceutical companies have created drugs that are so effective, that they often create a culture of dependance. These drugs, which are designed to cure certain elements often lead to addictions due to their overall potency. Likewise, cultural issues related to drugs have also caused a increase in usage of heroin in Indiana. Historically, the state has suffered for a long and protracted issue related to drugs. In response the state has increased oversight and supervision of drug related offenses in the states. This has caused the larger and more pronounced issues related to methamphetamines to decline over time. To replace it, heroin started to increase in usage, according to the video. As a result, the nature of crime has changed within Indiana as more people are now addicted to the drug (American Association of Community Psychiatrists. , 2000)
According to the documentary, what are the social costs of drug abuse as covered in your textbook?
The social costs, as indicated in the video are related to future generation of potential addiction. As the video indicated, children are much more likely to become addicted if their mother was using the drug during their pregnancy. The video also illustrated how healthcare practitioners must continue to provide the drug to the child soon after birth as they are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The social costs relate to increase healthcare treatment for individual who are often uninsured. It also creates cost issues related to heroin addicts who give birth and leave the facility shortly after, leaving the child with no parents or household. The social costs also include the loss of productivity, employment, tax revenue, and so forth related to heroin addictions within the state (American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2003)
What is the damage done to babies born addicted to drugs according to the documentary and your textbook?
According to the documentary, the damage don is hereditary. According to the video, babies are born with a higher probability of developing addictions in the future. Newborn babies are also dependent on the drug initially if the mother was taking drugs during this period. In addition, the baby could develop psychology and emotion damage due to having a parent addicted to heroin.
Do you think that mothers who have babies born addicted to drugs should be prosecuted and family criminal penalties? Explain.
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