Exam 2: Drug Use As a Social Problem

At the present time, approximately what percent of federal inmates in Canada are incarcerated as a result of drug offences?

In 2011, what was the most common type of drug mentioned in the Drug-Related Deaths Reports?

In Canada, it is estimated that there are between 75,000 and 125,000 intravenous drug users (IDUs).

Which term describes when the use of a substance makes normal activities such as driving result in harmful accidents?

Brain scan studies with drug users

Very early in the 20^th century the Canadian government regulated, and made a profit from, the production of opium.

Which drug is MOST recognized as contributing to crimes and violence?

The commission of crimes by drug users is due in large part to a pharmacological effect of the drug itself that causes the user to believe he/she is invincible.

In an annual study done by the U.S. Justice Department, people arrested for various crimes are given urine tests to detect the presence of drugs. In 2003, what percentage of the adult male arrestees tested positive for at least one illicit drug?

Physical dependence is defined by the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is stopped.

In what city did the first official needle exchange program begin in Canada?

Longitudinal studies find that indicators of criminal or antisocial behaviour usually occur earlier in life than the first use of an illicit drug.

What do the letters DAWN stand for, when was it established and what does it do?

In what year did the first official needle exchange program begin in Canada?

The term "laissez-faire" refers to the tendency of news media to sensationalize drug problems.

In a recent study investigating the cost of substance abuse in Canada, it was estimated that 10% of all criminal offences were attributable to alcohol.

The drugs to which people are most likely to develop psychological (behavioural) dependence are also generally found to have which of the following?

In Canada, approximately how many intravenous drug users have been identified?

Mary told her drug therapist that she has become psychological dependent. What fact will her therapist pursue to determine the accuracy of her statement?

DAWN data provides all of the following EXCEPT