Exam 13: Drugs

In the illegal drug trade,__________ flow into Mexico and __________ flow(s)into the United States.

The program that provides a heroin substitute to addicts under medical supervision is called __________.

Prohibition in the United States successfully demonstrated that official public policy can reduce demand for drugs.

Alcohol abuse is associated with __________.

__________ is referred to as the date-rape drug because of its effect on inhibition and short-term memory.

Prior to the passage of the __________,drug addicts were considered by the public to be sick and in need of help.

Marijuana is commonly prescribed for __________.

Julie has recently been in a car accident and is taking __________ drugs to help her heal some nerve damaged she suffered as a result.

__________ drugs heal traumatized parts of the body.

What is a reason the current U.S.drug laws do not work as intended?

Cigarette smokers are at increased risk for __________.

Every morning,Mike drinks two cups of regular coffee without fear of arrest,despite the fact that he is using __________.

Alcohol is more commonly consumed by __________.

While more Whites use illegal drugs,drug arrest rates for African Americans are at least __________ times as high.

Marijuana is not only physically addictive; it also leads people to use heroin and other,harder drugs.

In general,the U.S.war on drugs can be characterized as working and effective.

How do cultural factors and interest groups affect our drug policies?

The tobacco industry has begun which of the following as a way of responding to declining U.S.sales?

Explain what would have to be done to change this situation.

Any substance that affects the structure or function of the body when ingested is known as a __________ regardless of legality or social norms.