Deviant behavior/stigma of heroin use

 

 Explain behavior with 3rd theory – Strain Theory

  1. Introduction of Strain Theory
  2. The example of Strain Theory
  3. Explanation of how Strain Theory relates to deviant behavior of heroin use.

 reference:

Eaves, Cindy S. 2004. “Heroin Use among Female Adolescents: The Role of Partner   Influence in Path of Initiation and Route of Administration.” The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 30(1):21–38.

Gainey, Randy R., Richard F. Catalano, Kevin R. Haggerty, and Marilyn J. Hoppe. 1997. “Deviance among the Children of Heroin Addicts in Treatment: Impact of Parents and Peers.” Deviant Behavior 18(2):143–59. 

Bohnert, Amy S., Catherine P. Bradshaw, and Carl A. Latkin. 2009. “A Social Network Perspective on Heroin and Cocaine Use among Adults: Evidence of Bidirectional Influences.” Addiction 104(7):1210–18.