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Multiple Choice Questions
1.(p. 5) Which of the following is true of alcohol?
- It is a central nervous system stimulant.
- It is not a drug.
- It is the least commonly used drug.
- It is often overlooked for not being included in the war on drugs.
- None of the options are correct.
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2.(p. 6)
The Harvard School of Public Health found that:
- over 75% of college students binge drink.
- 55-65% of college students binge drink.
- 40-45% of college students binge drink.
- 80% of men and 35% of women college students binge drink.
- none of these are correct.
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Topic: Alcohol-Related Problems: "Binge Drinking" on College Campuses
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3.(p. 4) Identify a true statement about the war on drugs.
- It was first initiated by Ronald Reagan.
- Nixon was extremely successful in fighting the war on drugs.
- All administrations focused on the demand-side approach to stop drug abuse.
- Drug-specific approaches led to increased drug use by young people.
- Most administrations aimed to fight alcoholism as a part of the war on drugs.
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4.(p. 9) Which of the following is true of fatalities arising from drinking and driving among young drivers?
- They have nothing to do with the experience level of a driver.
- They are unaffected by the presence of other teenagers in the car.
- They are influenced by the overconfidence of a young driver.
- They are the lowest when the drivers are young.
- All of the options are correct.
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5.(p. 6)
Potential consequences of college student drinking include:
- property damage.
- suicide.
- improved social interactions.
- hate-related violence.
- all but option "improved social interactions."
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6.(p. 4) According to this chapter, which United States President began the war on drugs?
- Ronald Reagan
- Gerald Ford
- Richard Nixon
- Bill Clinton
- Henry Anslinger
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7.(p. 10) According to this chapter, which of the following is true of the supply-side approach?
- It has resulted in a decrease in overall drug use.
- It is not effective without a demand-side emphasis.
- It has increased drug prices and reduced purity.
- It works only if military resources are provided.
- All of the options are correct.
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8.(p. 11) According to this chapter, which of the following is true of the drug problems of people of color?
- They are often ignored.
- They are at risk because of the socioeconomic injustices and inequities.
- They occur due to the breakdown of the neighborhood and lack of community
organization.
- They are often the result of racial scapegoating.
- All of the options are correct.
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