The question of whether or not objectivity is possible or even desirable in sociological research is often the subject of fierce debate.
Drugs in one way or another are involved in a significant percentage of the crimes committed today. Given the complex interaction of social and psychological factors that lead to drug use, not to mention the very different opinions people have about...
The notion of what exactly constitutes deviance is blurred at best, because any definition of such behavior is generally laced with moral and religious overtones. By their very nature, these are rarely black and white, and often change over time.