Writing Question

Write an essay of 1,000-1,250 words explaining the impact of social norms and shifting morality specifically on drug control legislation. **Utilize three to five relevant, scholarly sources in support of your content. Use https://library.gcu.edu/ or google scholar. Attached are some sources you can use. **Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. This guide is located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. (APA Style Guide is attached) This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Requirements: 1000-1250 How did shifting morality (to include media coverage/public moral panic) affect the nation’s response to drug control between the passing of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and the “War on Drugs” started by the Nixon administration. Why do you think the nation’s opioid abuse and overdose is at historically high levels, yet marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in eight states? How might shifting societal values have influenced this trend? How did shifting morality (to include media coverage/public moral panic) affect the nation’s response to drug control between the passing of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and the “War on Drugs” started by the Nixon administration.
Why do you think the nation’s opioid abuse and overdose is at historically high levels, yet marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in eight states? How might shifting societal values have influenced this trend?