Aswad believes that mind-altering illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin divert the attention and energy of poor and exploited minorities away from their oppression. Because the drug abusers are increasingly concerned about getting high, they do not focus on changing society to increase their opportunities. Aswad's beliefs are in line with __________.

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Aswad's beliefs align with conflict theory, which focuses on how power differentials and social inequalities affect society. He suggests that drugs distract marginalized groups from addressing systemic oppression, a concept central to conflict theory.

Aswad Believes That Mind-Altering Illegal Drugs Such as Marijuana, Cocaine