Question 1

According to the text,which of following most accurately describes the recent drug laws in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

A) Possession for personal use of all drugs is decriminalized. 
B) Possession for personal use of all drugs will receive stiffer penalties. 
C) Possession for personal use of marijuana is decriminalized. 
D) Possession for personal use of marijuana will receive stiffer penalties. 
A) Possession for personal use of all drugs is decriminalized. 
B) Possession for personal use of all drugs will receive stiffer penalties. 
C) Possession for personal use of marijuana is decriminalized. 
D) Possession for personal use of marijuana will receive stiffer penalties. A

Question 2

One example where the U.S.interest in international drug control has conflicted with national security issues is

Accepted Answer

A) opium growing in Afghanistan. 
B) coca growing in Peru. 
C) marijuana growing in China. 
D) MDMA (ecstasy)smuggling in Europe. 
A) opium growing in Afghanistan. 
B) coca growing in Peru. 
C) marijuana growing in China. 
D) MDMA (ecstasy)smuggling in Europe. A

Question 3

Substances with high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use are listed in

Accepted Answer

A) the DAWN report. 
B) Schedule I. 
C) Schedule III. 
D) precursors. 
A) the DAWN report. 
B) Schedule I. 
C) Schedule III. 
D) precursors. B

Question 4

An economic study of U.S.efforts to eradicate coca fields in South America indicated

Accepted Answer

A) a clear linkage to higher cocaine prices in the streets in the U.S. 
B) that fewer acres are now being planted with coca. 
C) that we need to double our eradication efforts to have a positive effect. 
D) that even if we produced massive disruption of one country's supply,market forces would replace the supply within two years. 
A) a clear linkage to higher cocaine prices in the streets in the U.S. 
B) that fewer acres are now being planted with coca. 
C) that we need to double our eradication efforts to have a positive effect. 
D) that even if we produced massive disruption of one country's supply,market forces would replace the supply within two years.

Question 5

From the 1920s to the 1970s,about 1 out of 1,000 Americans was in prison at any point in time.Due largely to changes in drug laws and drug enforcement,that rate has now

Accepted Answer

A) decreased to about 0.5 per 1,000. 
B) increased to about 1.5 per 1,000. 
C) doubled to about 2 per 1,000. 
D) increased to about 5 per 1,000. 
A) decreased to about 0.5 per 1,000. 
B) increased to about 1.5 per 1,000. 
C) doubled to about 2 per 1,000. 
D) increased to about 5 per 1,000.

Question 6

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

Accepted Answer

A) established schedules of controlled substances and moved enforcement to the Justice Department. 
B) was the first to distinguish prescription from over-the-counter drugs. 
C) established harsh penalties for first-offense possession of an illicit drug. 
D) included control over alcohol and tobacco products. 
A) established schedules of controlled substances and moved enforcement to the Justice Department. 
B) was the first to distinguish prescription from over-the-counter drugs. 
C) established harsh penalties for first-offense possession of an illicit drug. 
D) included control over alcohol and tobacco products.

Question 7

The Marijuana Tax Act was passed in

Accepted Answer

A) 1874. 
B) 1906. 
C) 1937. 
D) 1978. 
A) 1874. 
B) 1906. 
C) 1937. 
D) 1978.

Question 8

The FDA requires that a drug company report to them on the results of three phases of human testing before they will approve a new drug to be sold as a prescription medicine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to current federal law,a fine of up to $10,000 and loss of all federal privileges (including student loans and grants)can result from conviction

Accepted Answer

A) only for sale of "dealer" quantities of crack cocaine. 
B) for possession of small amounts of a controlled substance. 
C) for using a controlled substance,but this only applies to cocaine or heroin. 
D) for advocating the legalization of drugs. 
A) only for sale of "dealer" quantities of crack cocaine. 
B) for possession of small amounts of a controlled substance. 
C) for using a controlled substance,but this only applies to cocaine or heroin. 
D) for advocating the legalization of drugs.

Question 10

Before the FDA approves an IND for human testing of a new drug,

Accepted Answer

A) several hundred volunteers have been exposed to the drug. 
B) the drug has been tested in at least two species of nonhuman animals. 
C) the drug's effectiveness has been proven. 
D) the drug must be marketed in another country. 
A) several hundred volunteers have been exposed to the drug. 
B) the drug has been tested in at least two species of nonhuman animals. 
C) the drug's effectiveness has been proven. 
D) the drug must be marketed in another country.

Question 11

The U.S.federal government's budget for "drug control"

Accepted Answer

A) reached $1 million last year. 
B) is over $100 billion. 
C) about $26 billion. 
D) has decreased gradually over the past 6 years. 
A) reached $1 million last year. 
B) is over $100 billion. 
C) about $26 billion. 
D) has decreased gradually over the past 6 years.

Question 12

The 1906 U.S.law that prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs was called the

Accepted Answer

A) Controlled Substances Act. 
B) Pure Food and Drugs Act. 
C) Prescription Drug Act. 
D) Patent Medicines Act. 
A) Controlled Substances Act. 
B) Pure Food and Drugs Act. 
C) Prescription Drug Act. 
D) Patent Medicines Act.

Question 13

When the Pure Food and Drugs Act was first passed,drugs were legally required to be

Accepted Answer

A) safe. 
B) effective. 
C) pure and accurately labeled. 
D) all of the above. 
A) safe. 
B) effective. 
C) pure and accurately labeled. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

Despite their potential medical benefits both marijuana and methamphetamine are Schedule I drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act required drug manufacturers to prove that their drugs were an effective treatment for some diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The year is 1907.A new drug has been marketed as a "blood energizer that will cure many ailments" with a label that accurately lists its ingredients.It has not been proven to be safe or effective.According to the laws of the time,this product is legal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the early 1800s,_____________ was the medical doctor's most reliable and effective medicine that was used for a variety of conditions,but mainly for pain relief.

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol 
B) marijuana 
C) barbiturates 
D) opium 
A) alcohol 
B) marijuana 
C) barbiturates 
D) opium

Question 18

It is estimated that ______ percent of the illegal drug supply is seized by federal agencies each year.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 10-15 
C) 35-40 
D) more than 50 
A) 1-2 
B) 10-15 
C) 35-40 
D) more than 50

Question 19

According to the text,what drug issue is currently at the center of a conflict between state and federal laws?

Accepted Answer

A) heroin and access to clean syringes 
B) alcohol and the legal drinking age 
C) drug screening in public schools 
D) marijuana for medical use 
A) heroin and access to clean syringes 
B) alcohol and the legal drinking age 
C) drug screening in public schools 
D) marijuana for medical use

Question 20

The single most important legislation that has shaped the federal government's approach to controlled substances was

Accepted Answer

A) alcohol prohibition (the 18th Amendment). 
B) the Pure Food and Drugs Act. 
C) the Marijuana Tax Act. 
D) the Dangerous Drugs Act. 
A) alcohol prohibition (the 18th Amendment). 
B) the Pure Food and Drugs Act. 
C) the Marijuana Tax Act. 
D) the Dangerous Drugs Act.

According to the text,which of following most accurately describes the recent drug laws in Portugal?

One example where the U.S.interest in international drug control has conflicted with national security issues is

Substances with high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use are listed in

An economic study of U.S.efforts to eradicate coca fields in South America indicated

From the 1920s to the 1970s,about 1 out of 1,000 Americans was in prison at any point in time.Due largely to changes in drug laws and drug enforcement,that rate has now

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

The Marijuana Tax Act was passed in

The FDA requires that a drug company report to them on the results of three phases of human testing before they will approve a new drug to be sold as a prescription medicine.

According to current federal law,a fine of up to $10,000 and loss of all federal privileges (including student loans and grants)can result from conviction

Before the FDA approves an IND for human testing of a new drug,

The U.S.federal government's budget for "drug control"

The 1906 U.S.law that prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs was called the

When the Pure Food and Drugs Act was first passed,drugs were legally required to be

Despite their potential medical benefits both marijuana and methamphetamine are Schedule I drugs.

The 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act required drug manufacturers to prove that their drugs were an effective treatment for some diseases.

The year is 1907.A new drug has been marketed as a "blood energizer that will cure many ailments" with a label that accurately lists its ingredients.It has not been proven to be safe or effective.According to the laws of the time,this product is legal.

In the early 1800s,_____________ was the medical doctor's most reliable and effective medicine that was used for a variety of conditions,but mainly for pain relief.

It is estimated that ______ percent of the illegal drug supply is seized by federal agencies each year.

According to the text,what drug issue is currently at the center of a conflict between state and federal laws?

The single most important legislation that has shaped the federal government's approach to controlled substances was

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over The Counter Drugs

Opioids

Psychedelics

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Rethinking Drug Policy: What Works, Whats Possible, and Whats Feasible

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Exam 3: Drug Policy

According to the text,which of following most accurately describes the recent drug laws in Portugal?

One example where the U.S.interest in international drug control has conflicted with national security issues is

Substances with high abuse potential and no currently accepted medical use are listed in

An economic study of U.S.efforts to eradicate coca fields in South America indicated

From the 1920s to the 1970s,about 1 out of 1,000 Americans was in prison at any point in time.Due largely to changes in drug laws and drug enforcement,that rate has now

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

The Marijuana Tax Act was passed in

The FDA requires that a drug company report to them on the results of three phases of human testing before they will approve a new drug to be sold as a prescription medicine.

According to current federal law,a fine of up to $10,000 and loss of all federal privileges (including student loans and grants)can result from conviction

Before the FDA approves an IND for human testing of a new drug,

The U.S.federal government's budget for "drug control"

The 1906 U.S.law that prohibited interstate commerce in adulterated or misbranded foods and drugs was called the

When the Pure Food and Drugs Act was first passed,drugs were legally required to be

Despite their potential medical benefits both marijuana and methamphetamine are Schedule I drugs.

The 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act required drug manufacturers to prove that their drugs were an effective treatment for some diseases.

The year is 1907.A new drug has been marketed as a "blood energizer that will cure many ailments" with a label that accurately lists its ingredients.It has not been proven to be safe or effective.According to the laws of the time,this product is legal.

In the early 1800s,_____________ was the medical doctor's most reliable and effective medicine that was used for a variety of conditions,but mainly for pain relief.

It is estimated that ______ percent of the illegal drug supply is seized by federal agencies each year.

According to the text,what drug issue is currently at the center of a conflict between state and federal laws?

The single most important legislation that has shaped the federal government's approach to controlled substances was

Drug Use: an Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Depressants and Inhalants

Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Dietary Supplements and Over The Counter Drugs

Opioids

Psychedelics

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

Rethinking Drug Policy: What Works, Whats Possible, and Whats Feasible

Filters