DRUGS IN THE MEDIA

Our discussion topic:

• 1.Is the media depiction of drug use (illicit and otherwise) an  essentialistic or a constructionist approach to drug use? 2.Basically, is  the news media reporting news or constructing perceptions?
• 3.We know they do both, but in your informed opinion, which is dominant?
• 4.What interests are served by this model?

 a 750+ word primary response,  using APA style citations and references MUST HAVE IN TEXT CITATIONS THAT MATCH REFERENCES