Question 1

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 organization 
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 organization

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​demand reduction 
B) ​supply reduction 
C) ​zero-tolerance 
D) ​legal sanction 
A) ​demand reduction 
B) ​supply reduction 
C) ​zero-tolerance 
D) ​legal sanction

Question 4

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. 
A) genetic factors. 
B) socialization. 
C) likelihood of arrest. 
D) personality type.

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) deregulation 
B) legalization 
C) decriminalization 
D) harm reduction 
A) deregulation 
B) legalization 
C) decriminalization 
D) harm reduction

Question 8

Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.​

Accepted Answer

Drug use can have significant environmen

Question 9

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 laws 
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 laws

Question 10

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 reduction 
A) zero tolerance 
B) demand reduction 
C) supply reduction 
D) harm reduction

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which drug is called the "white horse?"

Accepted Answer

A) Cocaine 
B) Inhalants 
C) Heroin 
D) Ecstasy 
A) Cocaine 
B) Inhalants 
C) Heroin 
D) Ecstasy

Question 15

Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?

Accepted Answer

A) LSD 
B) Marijuana 
C) Peyote 
D) Cocaine 
A) LSD 
B) Marijuana 
C) Peyote 
D) Cocaine

Question 16

Over half of Americans believe _____________ should be legal.

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) marijuana 
C) opium 
D) methamphetamine 
A) cocaine 
B) marijuana 
C) opium 
D) methamphetamine

Question 17

The most common drug-related crime is

Accepted Answer

A) robbery. 
B) driving while intoxicated. 
C) burglary. 
D) assault. 
A) robbery. 
B) driving while intoxicated. 
C) burglary. 
D) assault.

Question 18

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. 
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.

Question 19

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. 
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.

Question 20

Discuss how drug use varies around the world.​

Accepted Answer

Drug use varies around the world due to

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

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

A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.

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

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

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

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

Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.

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

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.

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

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

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

Which drug is called the "white horse?"

Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?

Over half of Americans believe _____________ should be legal.

The most common drug-related crime is

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

According to the conflict perspective, alcohol is legal because it

Discuss how drug use varies around the world.

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Exam 3: Alcohol and Other Drugs

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

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

A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.​

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

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

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

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

Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.​

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

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.

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

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

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

Which drug is called the "white horse?"

Which of the following is a synthetic hallucinogen?

Over half of Americans believe _____________ should be legal.

The most common drug-related crime is

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

According to the conflict perspective, alcohol is legal because it

Discuss how drug use varies around the world.​

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Crime and Social Control

Family Problems

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

A __________________ policy involves treatment and prevention.

Discuss the environmental effects of drug use.

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

Discuss how drug use varies around the world.