Introduction
The
ways that attitudes and laws related to alcohol have
changed over time are complex. By focussing on three
Canadian case studies that reflect the interplay between
intervention options, attitudes, and the law, this learning
theme provides students with the opportunity to reflect on
their own attitudes. The case studies require students to
consider their attitudes towards long-term drug users and
those with addictions. Through class discussion of the case
studies, students will be exposed to three key and current
events in the Canadian substance-abuse field. Together,
they reflect the most significant shift in drug laws and
attitudes in our country over the past 10 years, that is,
they each reflect a harm-reduction approach, in that they
are concerned with minimizing harm to the user and
community without necessarily requiring that the person
stop using.
A summary of the curriculum links, activity objectives,
time and preparation required, and the necessary materials
can be found by clicking here or on the Outcomes link in
this section.