Question 1

Over half of Americans believe _____________ should be legal.

Accepted Answer

A)  cocaine
B)  marijuana
C)  opium
D)  methamphetamineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​demand reduction
B)  ​supply reduction
C)  ​zero-tolerance
D)  ​legal sanctionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.​

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Drug use can have significant environmen...

Question 4

The most common drug-related crime is

Accepted Answer

A)  robbery.
B)  driving while intoxicated.
C)  burglary.
D)  assault.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is a manifestation of a "new temperance" movement in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandatory sentences for illicit drug use
B)  Legalization of medical marijuana in some states
C)  Harsher penalties for crack than cocaine abuse
D)  Federally mandated 21-year-old drinking lawsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

According to the conflict perspective, alcohol is legal because it

Accepted Answer

A)  is one of the safest drugs available.
B)  is often consumed by those who have the power to define its acceptability.
C)  plays an important role in relieving social stress.
D)  provides a pleasurable experience to people when they first try it.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The popular DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)program has been universally praised for its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research suggests males are more likely than females to drink heavily because of

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors.
B)  socialization.
C)  likelihood of arrest.
D)  personality type.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is required for acceptance into Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referral from a physician or mental health professional
B)  Having lost a job or been arrested due to alcohol and/or drug use
C)  The desire to stop using drugs or alcohol
D)  Recommendations from a member of the organizationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The United States' "war on drugs" reflects a harm reduction position toward solving drug problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The war on drugs has resulted in discriminatory practices against African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The conflict perspective analyzes the impact of social inequalities and oppression on drug use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Proponents of _______ of drugs promote individual rights to make informed choices.

Accepted Answer

A)  deregulation
B)  legalization
C)  decriminalization
D)  harm reductionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Structural-functionalists emphasize the importance of parenting in deterring drug abuse.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which drug is called the "white horse?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine
B)  Inhalants
C)  Heroin
D)  EcstasyE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Recent state initiatives regarding drug use along with some federal initiatives supported by President Obama, such as needle exchange programs, are beginning to place more emphasis on _______ than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero tolerance
B)  demand reduction
C)  supply reduction
D)  harm reductionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  LSD
B)  Marijuana
C)  Peyote
D)  CocaineE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Discuss how drug use varies around the world.​

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Question 19

What has the tobacco industry done to keep tobacco sales high despite federal restrictions on radio and television advertising?

Accepted Answer

The tobacco industry has employed a vari...

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding drug use and crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surveys of prisoners show that nearly two-thirds were under the influence of drugs when they committed their offense.
B)  Experimental studies show that individuals are twelve times more likely to commit a crime when under the influence of drugs.
C)  Sociologists disagree on whether drugs cause crime, criminal activity leads to drug involvement, or some other factor is related to crime and drug use.
D)  A meta-analysis of research studies shows no relationship between drug use and crime.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 3: Alcohol and Other Drugs

Which drug is called the "white horse?"

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Which of the following is required for acceptance into Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?

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Proponents of _______ of drugs promote individual rights to make informed choices.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding drug use and crime?

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Over half of Americans believe _____________ should be legal.

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According to the conflict perspective, alcohol is legal because it

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A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.​

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The United States' "war on drugs" reflects a harm reduction position toward solving drug problems.

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Recent state initiatives regarding drug use along with some federal initiatives supported by President Obama, such as needle exchange programs, are beginning to place more emphasis on _______ than in the past.

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Discuss how drug use varies around the world.​

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The most common drug-related crime is

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The war on drugs has resulted in discriminatory practices against African Americans.

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What has the tobacco industry done to keep tobacco sales high despite federal restrictions on radio and television advertising?

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Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.​

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Structural-functionalists emphasize the importance of parenting in deterring drug abuse.​

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The popular DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)program has been universally praised for its effectiveness.

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Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?

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Research suggests males are more likely than females to drink heavily because of

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Which of the following is a manifestation of a "new temperance" movement in the United States?

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The conflict perspective analyzes the impact of social inequalities and oppression on drug use.

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