In your essay, provide answers to the following questions:
What previously used theories or explanations regarding substance use are no longer supported by the evidence?
What new theoretical orientations are gaining popularity amid new research?
What are some limitations for these new approaches?
Given the societal, legal, and pharmacological impact of psychotropic drugs, there has been increased awareness of racial, cultural, and SES disparity between substance use and incarceration. In this short essay, you will create an argument for how society and the criminal justice system need to adapt to acknowledge and meet these challenges.