SOCI 3860 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Cirrhosis, Alcoholism, Social Capital

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Soci 3860 sociology of drug and alcohol use. Little 29996 = public defender appointed & likely to push for plea deal that isn"t in clients best interest 29996 = good private attorney & no incarceration. Wealthier individuals more often friendly with law enforcement who are more lenient with affluence. Increased police presence in low-socio areas bc troubled areas tend to have higher crime rates. Minority states : prejudice among white officers; labeled as deviant so treated with harsher punishment. As a public health innovation dramatic decline in alcohol consumption (obviously) and liver cirrhosis // icon of alcohol as dangerous did deter some. Prohibiting legislation laws to curb alcohol use; necessity of a license to sell; age limits; service hour restrictions; laws to prevent use in workforce; location restrictions: failures. Cause for the stigmatization of drinking as rebellious to youth. Lead to organized crime, defiance & disrespect for law enforcement uncontrollable alcohol production and distribution.