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1
The U.S.'s attitudes toward drug regulation prior to the 20th century has been described as:
A)Laissez Faire
B)Clare d'Lune
C)Maillot Jeune
D)Effective.
2
Why is physiological toxicity considered a "social problem?
A)Because drugs are inherently bad.
B)Rehabilitation centers use toxicity as a means to determine whether or not to accept patients.
C)Because of impacts and costs associated with hospitals, productivity and emergency rooms mean that social systems are affected.
D)Because the media decided that it is so.
3
DAWN is:
A)a federal survey that monitor's drug use.
B)an effort by the federal government to monitor drug toxicity.
C)a treatment program.
D)a federal program that monitors over the counter drugs.
4
According to a recent survey of intravenous drug users in several US cities, HIV infection was found:
A)at a rate as high as 30%, constituting a serious public health risk.
B)lower than 3%.
C)not to be a significant concern.
D)well over 50%.
5
Physical dependence is defined by:
A)A change in appearance due to the use of drugs.
B)The way a drug changes an individual's life.
C)The presence of physical withdrawl.
D)The amount of time an individual spends in drug-seeking behavior.
6
Psychological Dependence is defined by:
A)A change in appearance due to the use of drugs.
B)The way a drug changes an individual's life.
C)The presence of physical withdrawl.
D)The amount of time an individual spends in drug-seeking behavior.
7
The reduced effect of a drug after repeated use is known as:
A)Toxicity
B)Chronic
C)Withdrawal
D)Tolerance
8
A drug that is frequently cited as contributing to crimes is:
A)heroin
B)marijuana
C)nicotine
D)alcohol
9
The number of arrests for drug-law violations currently stands at:
A)1.5 million.
B)3 million.
C)10 million.
D)11 million.
10
Why are drug laws developed?
A)To keep harmful drugs out of the hands of addicts.
B)Because drugs are bad for you.
C)Price control.
D)Protect society as a whole from the dangers caused by some types of drug use.





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