When we look at the history of drug policy in the U.S., what stands out to you about how addiction has been framed—criminal issue, moral failing, or health condition?

1. When we look at the history of drug policy in the U.S., what stands out to you about how addiction has been framed—criminal issue, moral failing, or health condition? How do you think that framing shapes the way we respond to substance use today?
2. The slides highlight both supply reduction and demand reduction approaches. From what you’ve seen or experienced, where do you think these strategies fall short?
3. Several theories of addiction are presented: moral, disease, behavioral, and biopsychosocial. Which one resonates most with you right now, and why?
4. What shifts when we start thinking about addiction as a chronic condition rather than an acute problem that should be “fixed” in one episode of treatment?

Please use the PowerPoint slides attached to answer all four questions. 4 pages for the 4 questions answered separately on separate pages with 2 to 3 references for each question.