5.8 Chapter Assignment

Assignment Formatting, Style, & Length Requirements

• Assignment formatting requirements: Arial 12-point font; 1-inch/2.54cm margins; single spaced; APA in-text citation style, reference section and cover page.
• Use proper paragraph style within the answer to each question.
• Clearly indicate which question is being answered using corresponding question numbers (do not write out the entire question). Follow-up questions must be answered as part of the numbered question. Avoid using automated numbering as it alters the left margin of the document, resulting in a margin larger than 1-inch/ 2.54cm.
• Assignment length: approximately 1000 words in length (give or take 100 words) (reference section and cover page not included in word count).
• Question 1 should take up 2/3 of the time/space for the assignment.
• Proofread your submission to make sure it is clear, well written and intelligible.

 Assignment Instructions

• After completing this chapter’s materials (chapter content, including all embedded links to readings and videos, and the required chapter materials) answer ALL the questions below.
• In ALL your answers be sure to demonstrate knowledge of and engagement with the chapter materials. This is achieved through supporting points/arguments/positions via reference to the course material using in-text citations. Providing in-text citations to support your points/arguments/positions is essential and required. Be sure to: (1) use a diverse range of materials, as opposed to relying heavily on a few sources; AND (2) cite material from current AND previously covered chapter materials.
• Only use materials outside of those assigned when specifically instructed to do so.

Assignment Questions

1. Identify 2 significant changes in Canadian drug policy since 1960 (only one has to be at the official federal level. The other could be provincial/regional in nature and/or associated with non-governmental organizations). For each, answer the following:
   • What was the change (including the focus of the change)? When did it occur? How broad was the policy (Canadian wide, a particular region, etc.)?
   • What makes it a significant Canadian policy change?
   • Why/how did the policy change come about?
   • How effective is/was this policy? What factors impact(ed) its effectiveness?

2. What is the most significant thing you learned from this week’s course material that you did not already know? How has this knowledge impacted you? How can such knowledge be used to help challenge and possibly change Canadian attitudes toward drugs, the people that use drugs, and the policies we use to control them?