Deviance is defined as divergence from cultural, social or behavioral norms. Deviants are people who demonstrate discrepancies fitting the definition above – those who participate in antisocial actions, violate laws, abuse drugs and are violent. This is not to say that deviant status is limited to violent, criminal, or antisocial people. Etiquette can also mean deviating from the social norms of a specific area or social group. Additionally, choosing to adhere to particular religious beliefs, sexual preference, or alcohol consumption is perhaps deviant when it does not fit the standard customs of the given context. Furthermore, the sociological perspective implies that "deviance can only be defined in context." presence of rules” (Freed, 2011). Deviance, as such, is the extent to which certain regulations are applied to behaviors. However, because it is defined in relation to the rules of a specific social context, the behavior can technically fit into both categories, social norm and deviance, depending on the group to which one refers. For example, alcohol consumption is completely normal in Western countries, the United States and most of Europe, but in Islamic countries, such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, alcohol consumption is normal. alcohol is prohibited. Deviant behaviors are frequently associated with antisocial behavior because the actions are often embarrassing and disruptive. Involvement in crime, drug and/or alcohol abuse, violence and aggression are the most common deviant behaviors. Drug and alcohol abuse, in particular, is common because "people often seek to engage in activities that go against normal social desires" (). Everyone, at some point, wants to be rebellious, open-minded, happy and independent. In addition, many pe...... middle of paper ......d by his now former boss. We can't blame him, as returning to a former workplace shortly after being fired is quite unusual, unless the goal is to incite unrest. Her son is currently being taken to the emergency room, suffering from an overdose after succumbing to his addiction. He then ignores protocols and insists that she help him save his son. Despite their best efforts, her son left. Jackie tells him he did his best but they both know that's not the truth. As a doctor he had done all he could, but as a father he had failed. Jackie is then ordered to leave again. Finally, speaking to her friend, she admits that she “succeeded”. She succeeded. Despite all the obstacles, she survived the most difficult part of her recovery. She found herself despite the tragedies. She did all this without drugs. She found normalcy when deviance was her home.