Question 1

________________ were used to induce sleep, replacing other aids such as alcohol and opiates.

Accepted Answer

Barbiturates were used to induce sleep, acting as central nervous system depressants to replace other sleep aids like alcohol and opiates.

Question 2

Excessive labor costs and a low-potency gum yield caused opium's failure as a viable agricultural crop in ____________.

Accepted Answer

Opium's failure as a viable agricultural crop in the United States was primarily due to excessive labor costs and a low-potency gum yield, making it economically unfeasible compared to other regions where opium could be produced more efficiently and cheaply.

Question 3

The _______ was characterized by a lack of political interest in drug use.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

After Prohibition was repealed, the murder rate in the United States __________.

Accepted Answer

After Prohibition was repealed, the murder rate in the United States began to decline. This was largely because the illegal market for alcohol, which had fueled organized crime and violence, was significantly reduced.

Question 5

The __________________ placed an exorbitant tax on cannabis-$100 an ounce- rather than prohibiting the substance outright.

Accepted Answer

The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 placed an exorbitant tax on cannabis, effectively limiting its legal sale and use, rather than outright prohibiting the substance.

Question 6

During the 1960's the pendulum of drug policy began to shift away from a law enforcement model toward a __________________.

Accepted Answer

During the 1960s, there was a notable shift in drug policy from a focus on law enforcement to an emphasis on treatment, reflecting a broader understanding of drug abuse as a public health issue rather than solely a criminal problem.

Question 7

Arab traders brought opium to __________ for use in medicine.

Accepted Answer

Arab traders brought opium to China for use in medicine.

Question 8

The amendment that enacted Prohibition became effective in _________.

Accepted Answer

The 18th Amendment, which enacted Prohibition, was ratified on January 16, 1919, and went into effect a year later on January 17, 1920.

Question 9

Manufactured under the trade name ______________, in 1932 amphetamine was marketed as an inhalant

Accepted Answer

Benzedrine is the trade name under which amphetamine was first marketed as an inhalant in 1932.

Question 10

Bonnie and Whitebread (1970) state that the most prominent influence in marijuana legislation was ______________.

Accepted Answer

Bonnie and Whitebread (1970) argue that race was a significant factor influencing marijuana legislation, highlighting how racial prejudices and stereotypes played a crucial role in the development and enforcement of these laws.

Question 11

The earliest "war against drugs" (other than alcohol) in the United States was a response to __________.

Accepted Answer

The earliest "war against drugs" in the United States, other than alcohol, was a response to opium. This was largely due to the opium dens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which were associated with Chinese immigrants, leading to racial and ethnic tensions and the eventual passage of laws targeting opium and its users.

Question 12

The ________________ of 1970 authorized HEW to increase its efforts at prevention and rehabilitation.

Accepted Answer

The Comprehensive Drug Use Prevention and Control Act of 1970, also known as the Controlled Substances Act, authorized the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) to increase its efforts in drug abuse prevention and rehabilitation, among other provisions.

Question 13

The dramatic event that led to the adoption of the Pure Food and Drug Act was _______.

Accepted Answer

The publication of Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle," in 1906, exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to public outrage and the subsequent adoption of the Pure Food and Drug Act to ensure cleaner food processing and labeling practices.

Question 14

The term opium is derived from the Greek word opion , meaning the ___________.

Accepted Answer

The term opium is derived from the Greek word "opion," which means "the juice of the poppy." Opium is obtained from the poppy plant, specifically from the latex that is extracted from the poppy's seed pods.

Question 15

The __________ Act strengthened the amendment that enacted Prohibition.

Accepted Answer

The Volstead Act, officially the National Prohibition Act, was enacted to provide enforcement for the 18th Amendment, thereby strengthening the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.

Question 16

The __________ Amendment initiated national prohibition.

Accepted Answer

The Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1919, initiated the prohibition of the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Question 17

Archeological evidence depicts opium use as early as ___________.

Accepted Answer

Archeological evidence depicts opium use as early as 3500 B.C.E., indicating its use in ancient Sumerian civilizations.

Question 18

Barbituric acid was first synthesized in _____________ in 1863 by Nobel Prize-winning chemist Adolf von Baeyer.

Accepted Answer

Barbituric acid was first synthesized in Germany in 1863 by the Nobel Prize-winning chemist Adolf von Baeyer.

Question 19

In 1961 California established a ______________ program in which drug addicts were taken into custody and committed .

Accepted Answer

In 1961, California established a civil commitment program specifically designed for drug addicts, where individuals were taken into custody and committed to a program aimed at their rehabilitation.

Question 20

During World War II, British, German, and Japanese governments issued ____________ to soldiers to elevate mood and to counteract fatigue and pain.

Accepted Answer

During World War II, amphetamines were widely used by the British, German, and Japanese military to help soldiers stay awake, alert, and to boost morale.

Quiz 2: History of Drug Use and Drug Legislation