Question 1

Which of the following are the drug experiences of those persons who are long-term users of "meth"?

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A)  suppression of appetite
B)  burst of energy
C)  depression and paranoia
D)  hallucinations

Question 2

Marijuana use can by itself easily lead to experimenting with harder, more addictive drugs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sociologists generally assume that if some marijuana smokers later use heroin or cocaine,the cause usually lies in their

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A)  light use of marijuana.
B)  being labeled as a marijuana user.
C)  heavy use of marijuana.
D)  involvement with friends who use heroin or cocaine.

Question 4

Discuss the difference between legal drugs and illegal drugs.Why do some drugs that are harmful remain legal while others that are less harmful become illegal? What is the impact of this classification system?

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The main difference between legal drugs ...

Question 5

____________ is the latest popular drug,which makes its users feel good but is seen as dangerous.

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The answer of ____________ is the latest popular drug,which makes...

Question 6

When it comes to age,most illegal drug users are relatively __________.

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The answer of When it comes to age,most illegal drug...

Question 7

Most drug users are typically abusers, who are addicted, compulsive, or heavy users.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are types of drug treatment programs,EXCEPT

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A)  drug maintenance therapy.
B)  drug aversion therapy.
C)  drug prevention programs.
D)  therapeutic communities.

Question 9

Describe some of the social dimensions of drug use.That is,how does the use of drugs relate to crime,socioeconomic status,and other aspects of society?

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The social dimensions of drug use are co...

Question 10

Two drug treatment programs are aversion therapy and therapeutic communities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to drug expert Alfred Lindesmith,heroin addicts continue to use the drug in order to

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A)  continue enjoying the euphoria.
B)  relieve or avoid withdrawal distress.
C)  forget the wretchedness of their lives.
D)  maximize their working capacity.

Question 12

Which of the following does the text describe as a legal drug?

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A)  marijuana
B)  alcohol
C)  heroin
D)  cocaine

Question 13

The use of marijuana is popular among the higher income strata.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two approaches of the __________ are punitive,or using law to stop the supply of drugs;and supportive,or using drug treatment to reduce the demand for drugs.

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The answer of The two approaches of the __________ are...

Question 15

According to the drug enslavement theory,

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A)  people are forced to become drug addicts.
B)  the high cost of drugs forces addicts into a life of crime.
C)  individuals commit crimes before they become drug users.
D)  both drug users and criminals are part of a general deviance syndrome.

Question 16

Which of the following drugs is most strongly connected to higher status?

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A)  psychedelics
B)  marijuana
C)  cocaine
D)  heroin

Question 17

Prescription drug abuse in teens has increased over the last decade.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Heroin is the most widely used drug among the poor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In reality,__________ drugs are more dangerous than illegal drugs.

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The answer of In reality,__________ drugs are more dangerous than...

Question 20

Which of the following statements about heroin users is FALSE?

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A)  Most users do not become addicts.
B)  Users typically get less and less pleasure from the drug after their early experiences with euphoria.
C)  Permanent addiction to heroin causes severe damage to the addict's health.
D)  The drug is harmless when compared with other psychoactive drugs.

Exam 12: Drug Use

Which of the following does the text describe as a legal drug?

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____________ is the latest popular drug,which makes its users feel good but is seen as dangerous.

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When it comes to age,most illegal drug users are relatively __________.

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In reality,__________ drugs are more dangerous than illegal drugs.

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The use of marijuana is popular among the higher income strata.

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Describe some of the social dimensions of drug use.That is,how does the use of drugs relate to crime,socioeconomic status,and other aspects of society?

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Which of the following drugs is most strongly connected to higher status?

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According to drug expert Alfred Lindesmith,heroin addicts continue to use the drug in order to

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Most drug users are typically abusers, who are addicted, compulsive, or heavy users.

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Marijuana use can by itself easily lead to experimenting with harder, more addictive drugs.

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All of the following are types of drug treatment programs,EXCEPT

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Sociologists generally assume that if some marijuana smokers later use heroin or cocaine,the cause usually lies in their

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Discuss the difference between legal drugs and illegal drugs.Why do some drugs that are harmful remain legal while others that are less harmful become illegal? What is the impact of this classification system?

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Prescription drug abuse in teens has increased over the last decade.

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Which of the following are the drug experiences of those persons who are long-term users of "meth"?

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Heroin is the most widely used drug among the poor.

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The two approaches of the __________ are punitive,or using law to stop the supply of drugs;and supportive,or using drug treatment to reduce the demand for drugs.

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According to the drug enslavement theory,

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Two drug treatment programs are aversion therapy and therapeutic communities.

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