For this assignment, after reading the assigned pages in Dreamland, p. 178 – 252, explain in a two-page paper how the opioid epidemic as presented in Dreamland demonstrates one the following characteristics of a wicked problem: “There is no definitive formulation of a wicked problem;” “Solutions to wicked problems are not true-or-false, but good-or-bad;” “Every wicked problem is essentially unique;” or “Every wicked problem can be considered to be a symptom of another problem.” Be sure to use quotes from the text(s) to support your explanation.
Assessment: Assessment will be based on how well the assignment clearly explains how the opioid epidemic demonstrates one of the above stated characteristics of a wicked problem. The assignment should logically guide the reader through a clear, well-thought out explanation supported by direct quotes from text(s).
Assignment should be at least two full-pages, double-spaced. Please see the attached rubric for additional details.