Which perspective would be likely to point out the importance of considering how society responds to and labels people who use certain types of drugs?

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Interactionists focus on how society labels and reacts to individuals or groups, which would include the labeling and reactions towards drug users. The functionalist perspective is more concerned with the role of drugs in society and how they contribute to stability or dysfunction. Feminist and conflict perspectives consider the power dynamics and social inequalities surrounding drug use but may not specifically address the issue of society's labeling and response to drug use.

Which Perspective Would Be Likely to Point Out the Importance