Exam 11: Drug Use and Delinquency

A genetic basis for drug abuse is also supported by evidence showing that future substance abuse problems can be predicted by behavior exhibited as early as _____ years of age. ​

Which drug seems to be the cause of marijuana and other drug abuse? ​

______ are natural or synthetic substances that produce vivid distortions of the senses without greatly disturbing consciousness. ​

Having five or more alcoholic beverages on the same occasion within the past 30 days is called _____.

Though less than 2% of respondents on national surveys reported using cocaine or heroin, they accounted for at least ____ of the crime. ​

Discuss how peer pressure is a rationale for drug use.

A substance that leads to use of more serious drugs is called a _____. ​

Discuss Delbert Elliott's research on the relationship between drug use/delinquency and developmental problems. ​

Discuss problem behavior syndrome as it relates to drug abuse. ​

There is no evidence that the accuracy of survey reporting may be affected by social and personal traits. ​

The 2009 Monitoring the Future survey indicates that _____.

A poor family life including abuse, neglect, and harsh punishment as a reason to abuse drugs is identified as a ____ factor.

Adolescents who use and distribute small amounts of drugs usually distribute these drugs to strangers. ​

It is generally safe to assume that the drug-related surveys are accurate. ​

_____ is defined as having five or more alcoholic drinks on the same occasion on at least five different days in the past 30 days. ​

_____ are insulated from the justice system because their activities rarely result in apprehension. ​

"Losers" refer to those heavy drug users who are of limited value to gangs. ​

When drug use is just one of many problem behaviors, the patterns is called _____.

Heroin is produced from _____. ​

Persistent offenders generally originate from wealthier families. ​