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The Controlled Substances Act __________.

A
classifies restricted drugs into specific categories
B
was established in 1970
C
regulates the prescription and dispersion of drugs
D
all of the above
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Briefly explain how drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety.

Answer:

Drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety because they increase criminal activity as the desire to fulfill the addiction and make money through drug sales expands. Drug use also increases the spread of disease as individuals battling addictions often make poor judgments concerning sexual behavior, sharing needles, etc. Finally, drug distribution also increases the risk of pollution as chemicals needed to make drugs are dangerously mixed or used, creating an environmental hazard.

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All of the following are included in drug treatment programs EXCEPT:

A
counseling
B
family education
C
religion classes
D
drug/alcohol testing
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Which of the following is the legal method for obtaining prescription medicines?

A
from a health insurer
B
from a pharmacy
C
from a friend
D
from an Internet website
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Prescription drugs become illegal when __________.

A
you buy them without a prescription
B
they are used with a prescription
C
unused medicine is not resold
D
they are used to treat an illness
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Explain what distinguishes medicines from drugs and why medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.

Answer:

Medicines are drugs used to treat, cure, and prevent disease. This means that all medicines must be drugs. However, since not all drugs are used to treat disease, not all drugs can be considered medicines.

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Briefly explain how drug use, production, and sales pose a threat to public safety.

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Which of the following is a classification of illegal drugs?

A
antidepressants
B
hallucinogens
C
antihistamines
D
painkillers
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Compare and contrast inpatient drug treatment facilities and residential treatment facilities.

Answer:

Inpatient drug treatment facilities and residential treatment facilities both provide structured, live-in care for people recovering from addiction. Inpatient treatment usually takes place in a hospital or medical setting and often focuses on intensive care, detox, and treatment for serious addiction or withdrawal symptoms. Residential treatment is also live-in, but it is usually more home-like and focuses on longer-term recovery, counseling, behavior change, and learning daily living skills. Both remove the person from unhealthy environments, but inpatient care is generally more medically intensive.

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All of the following are symptoms of addiction EXCEPT:

A
spending all personal money on the drug
B
using the drug several times a year
C
needing a constant supply of the drug
D
using the drug as a coping mechanism
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Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with the munchies?

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Briefly explain why drug abusers are a high suicide risk.

Answer not available
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Detoxification is the process of __________.

A
receiving counseling for drug addiction
B
using medication to build tolerance to addictive drugs
C
managing addictive and self-destructive behavior
D
weaning a body from an addictive drug
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Which of the following statements BEST describes alcohol?

A
It is an illegal drug.
B
It is only legal for people age 18 and older.
C
It is only legal for people age 21 and older.
D
It is always legal to use alcohol.
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Explain what distinguishes medicines from drugs and why medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.

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