Sociologists who use a symbolic interactionist framework believe that the "drug
problem" could be reduced if
formal mechanisms of social control were enforced to prohibit people from
taking illegal drugs.
more people had greater economic opportunities in society.
powerful corporate interests quit encouraging the use of legal drugs such as
alcohol, tobacco, and some pharmaceutical products.
children did not see members of their families, peer groups, and other people
abusing alcohol and other drugs.