Exam 16: Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

Describe Rohynpnol and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB). What are they used for? What are some of the effects? What has the government done in response to the problems related to these drugs?

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Question 21

The most heavily used illegal narcotic in the U.S. is:

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Question 22

Briefly list the common psychological effects of any three of the following: cocaine, MDMA, heroin, alcohol, metamphetamine.

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Question 23

One of the very strong reinforcements of amphetamine intravenous injections appears to be:

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Question 24

Cocaine use has been steadily increasing since 2009.

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Question 25

The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 was designed to prohibit the use of:

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Question 26

More individuals are incarcerated in jails and prisons for drug offenses than for any other offense.

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Question 27

Why is the drug-crime relationship difficult to identify and measure? List and describe the fourfold interaction discussed in the Chapter.

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Question 28

The street names "liquid ecstasy," "scoop," "liquid X," "grievous bodily harm," or "Georgia home boy" refer to:

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Question 29

Pseudo-narcotic is a major classifications of narcotic drugs.

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Question 30

In general, heavy drug users:

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Question 31

A condition where persistent use of a drug significantly diminishes the effects of a drug. This condition is called:

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Question 32

_____ are tablets that have been manufactured to turn blue in a drink to increase visibility and thus be more visually detectable to potential victims of sexual assault.

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Question 33

Summarize and discuss the six main conclusions researchers have reached in recent years regarding the relationship between drugs and crime.

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Question 34

Some experts regard _____ as the most addictive drug available on the street, but other experts have questioned this assumption in recent years.

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Question 35

Heroin is usually classified as a:

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Question 36

The drug which has shown the strongest relationship to criminal behavior, especially violent behavior, is:

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Question 37

At high doses of more than 4 ounces, alcohol acts as a:

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Question 38

Drug courts are designed to be a first step in diverting nonviolent offenders with drug problems into treatment and other community-based programs.

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Question 39

The Arrestees Drug Abuse Monitoring Program (ADAM) collects data through:

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Describe Rohynpnol and Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB). What are they used for? What are some of the effects? What has the government done in response to the problems related to these drugs?

The most heavily used illegal narcotic in the U.S. is:

Briefly list the common psychological effects of any three of the following: cocaine, MDMA, heroin, alcohol, metamphetamine.

One of the very strong reinforcements of amphetamine intravenous injections appears to be:

Cocaine use has been steadily increasing since 2009.

The Drug Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act of 1996 was designed to prohibit the use of:

More individuals are incarcerated in jails and prisons for drug offenses than for any other offense.

Why is the drug-crime relationship difficult to identify and measure? List and describe the fourfold interaction discussed in the Chapter.

The street names "liquid ecstasy," "scoop," "liquid X," "grievous bodily harm," or "Georgia home boy" refer to:

Pseudo-narcotic is a major classifications of narcotic drugs.

In general, heavy drug users:

A condition where persistent use of a drug significantly diminishes the effects of a drug. This condition is called:

_____ are tablets that have been manufactured to turn blue in a drink to increase visibility and thus be more visually detectable to potential victims of sexual assault.

Summarize and discuss the six main conclusions researchers have reached in recent years regarding the relationship between drugs and crime.

Some experts regard _____ as the most addictive drug available on the street, but other experts have questioned this assumption in recent years.

Heroin is usually classified as a:

The drug which has shown the strongest relationship to criminal behavior, especially violent behavior, is:

At high doses of more than 4 ounces, alcohol acts as a:

Drug courts are designed to be a first step in diverting nonviolent offenders with drug problems into treatment and other community-based programs.

The Arrestees Drug Abuse Monitoring Program (ADAM) collects data through:

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Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

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