Question 1

Most ecstasy consumed domestically here in the United States is actually manufactured in the United States,especially in the South.

Accepted Answer

Most ecstasy (MDMA) consumed in the United States is not domestically manufactured, especially in the South. It is primarily produced in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and then smuggled into the U.S.

Question 2

Israeli syndicates are reputed to be the source of U.S.distribution of methamphetamine.

Accepted Answer

Israeli syndicates have been linked to the production and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States. This is supported by various law enforcement agencies and reports.

Question 3

In 1937,what act did Congress pass to put an end to lawful recreational use of marijuana?​

Accepted Answer

In 1937, Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act which effectively criminalized the recreational use of marijuana by imposing a tax on those who produced, distributed or used it. The act made it difficult for anyone to legally obtain and use marijuana, effectively putting an end to lawful recreational use of the drug.

Question 4

The organizers who arrange for the importation and wholesale distribution of heroin and cocaine typically avoid physical possession.

Accepted Answer

Organizers may delegate the actual handling of drugs to lower-level dealers or smugglers, in order to reduce the risk of being caught and to maintain their anonymity.

Question 5

Chemicals essential for cocaine refinement are widely available for lawful commercial purposes.

Accepted Answer

Many of the chemicals used in cocaine refinement, such as acetone, sulfuric acid, and hydrochloric acid, can also be used for legitimate commercial purposes. However, their ease of availability and lack of regulatory control make them attractive to drug traffickers.

Question 6

Which drug is usually imported from the Middle East and contains the drug-rich resinous secretions of the cannabis plant,which are collected,dried,and then compressed into a variety of forms-balls,cakes,or sheets?​

Accepted Answer

Hashish is a drug that is typically imported from the Middle East and is made from the resinous secretions of the cannabis plant. The resin is collected, dried, and then compressed into various forms, including balls, cakes, or sheets. Marijuana, on the other hand, refers to the dried leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant and is usually smoked or used in edibles. Ecstasy is a synthetic drug that is not related to cannabis, and chocolate is a food item that does not contain any drugs.

Question 7

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Civil War led to widespread intravenous...

Question 8

Cocaine causes the release of a natural substance,which prepares the body for "fight" or "flight," but the brain sends the message that everything is better than fine.Which natural substance is released?​

Accepted Answer

Cocaine causes the release of adrenaline, which is a natural substance that prepares the body for "fight" or "flight" responses.

Question 9

Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?​

Accepted Answer

Black tar or brown heroin originated in Mexico and gained popularity in the American drug market after the dismantling of the "French Connection" network, which smuggled heroin from Turkey and France to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. Colombia is known for producing cocaine, while China and Afghanistan are known for producing different types of opioids.

Question 10

By 1998,heroin from which country accounted for more than 50 percent of the drug smuggled into the United States?​

Accepted Answer

Colombia was the primary source of heroin smuggled into the United States in 1998, accounting for over 50% of the total.

Question 11

The purity level of heroin is  $\underline{\text{NOT}}$  considered to be an indicator of its availability.

Accepted Answer

The purity level of heroin is often considered an indicator of its availability, as higher purity levels can suggest a plentiful supply or less interference in the distribution chain.

Question 12

First synthesized in 1887,which drugs were introduced into clinical use in the 1930s?​

Accepted Answer

Amphetamines were first synthesized in 1887 and introduced into clinical use in the 1930s, primarily for conditions like narcolepsy and ADHD.

Question 13

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

Accepted Answer

Analogs are chemically modified versions of drugs, designed to mimic the effects of the original drug but with different properties such as increased potency or reduced side effects. Morphine analogs include drugs like fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydromorphone.

Question 14

There are many chemical variations,or ___________ called "designer drugs," that are semisynthetic versions of drugs like heroin and cocaine,such as hydromorphine and oxycodone.​

Accepted Answer

The term "analog" refers to a chemical compound that is similar in structure to another compound but has slight differences, often resulting in altered biological effects. "Designer drugs" are often analogs of illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine, and can have similar or even more potent effects than the original compounds.

Question 15

Cocaine hydrochloride powder is easily converted into a drug by cooking it in a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)and water,and then removing the water.The soap-like substance is cut into bars or chips,sometimes called "quarter rocks," and then smoked.Which drug is this?

Accepted Answer

The process described in the passage is used to convert cocaine hydrochloride powder into crack cocaine, which is then smoked. The other options listed are different types of drugs and not relevant to the given process.

Question 16

The biggest influence on marijuana legislation has been racist attitudes against African Americans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The biggest influence on marijuana legislation has...

Question 17

"Acid" is the common name for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine,or MDMA,which is a synthetic drug with a chemical structure similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline.​

Accepted Answer

"Acid" is actually the common name for LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and not MDMA. The chemical structure of MDMA is similar to methamphetamine and mescaline, but it is often referred to as "ecstasy" or "molly."

Question 18

Which nation's syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States?​

Accepted Answer

Israeli syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States. These syndicates have a strong international presence and use various methods to smuggle the drug into the US, including concealing it in everyday items such as audio equipment and toys.

Question 19

What has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history?​

Accepted Answer

Racism has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history. In the early 1900s, anti-immigrant sentiment and racism towards Mexican immigrants led to the criminalization of marijuana, as it was associated with Mexican culture. Later, during the 1960s and 1970s, the War on Drugs disproportionately targeted African American and Latino communities, leading to strict drug laws and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses.

Question 20

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century is directly related to international affairs and trade with China.​

Accepted Answer

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century, specifically the widespread use of opium in the early 1900s and the "war on drugs" in the latter half of the century, is tied to international affairs and trade with China. Opium was imported from China and caused a public health crisis, eventually leading to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the international Opium Conference of 1909. The "war on drugs" was fueled in part by the smuggling of drugs from South and Central America, which was tied to the United States' foreign policy and economic interests in the region.

Quiz 11: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Most ecstasy consumed domestically here in the United States is actually manufactured in the United States,especially in the South.

Israeli syndicates are reputed to be the source of U.S.distribution of methamphetamine.

In 1937,what act did Congress pass to put an end to lawful recreational use of marijuana?

The organizers who arrange for the importation and wholesale distribution of heroin and cocaine typically avoid physical possession.

Chemicals essential for cocaine refinement are widely available for lawful commercial purposes.

Which drug is usually imported from the Middle East and contains the drug-rich resinous secretions of the cannabis plant,which are collected,dried,and then compressed into a variety of forms-balls,cakes,or sheets?

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

Cocaine causes the release of a natural substance,which prepares the body for "fight" or "flight," but the brain sends the message that everything is better than fine.Which natural substance is released?

Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?

By 1998,heroin from which country accounted for more than 50 percent of the drug smuggled into the United States?

The purity level of heroin is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ considered to be an indicator of its availability.

First synthesized in 1887,which drugs were introduced into clinical use in the 1930s?

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

There are many chemical variations,or ___________ called "designer drugs," that are semisynthetic versions of drugs like heroin and cocaine,such as hydromorphine and oxycodone.

Cocaine hydrochloride powder is easily converted into a drug by cooking it in a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water,and then removing the water.The soap-like substance is cut into bars or chips,sometimes called "quarter rocks," and then smoked.Which drug is this?

The biggest influence on marijuana legislation has been racist attitudes against African Americans.

"Acid" is the common name for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine,or MDMA,which is a synthetic drug with a chemical structure similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline.

Which nation's syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States?

What has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history?

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century is directly related to international affairs and trade with China.

Quiz 11: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

Most ecstasy consumed domestically here in the United States is actually manufactured in the United States,especially in the South.

Israeli syndicates are reputed to be the source of U.S.distribution of methamphetamine.

In 1937,what act did Congress pass to put an end to lawful recreational use of marijuana?​

The organizers who arrange for the importation and wholesale distribution of heroin and cocaine typically avoid physical possession.

Chemicals essential for cocaine refinement are widely available for lawful commercial purposes.

Which drug is usually imported from the Middle East and contains the drug-rich resinous secretions of the cannabis plant,which are collected,dried,and then compressed into a variety of forms-balls,cakes,or sheets?​

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

Cocaine causes the release of a natural substance,which prepares the body for "fight" or "flight," but the brain sends the message that everything is better than fine.Which natural substance is released?​

Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?​

By 1998,heroin from which country accounted for more than 50 percent of the drug smuggled into the United States?​

The purity level of heroin is NOT‾\underline{\text{NOT}}NOT​ considered to be an indicator of its availability.

First synthesized in 1887,which drugs were introduced into clinical use in the 1930s?​

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

There are many chemical variations,or ___________ called "designer drugs," that are semisynthetic versions of drugs like heroin and cocaine,such as hydromorphine and oxycodone.​

Cocaine hydrochloride powder is easily converted into a drug by cooking it in a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water,and then removing the water.The soap-like substance is cut into bars or chips,sometimes called "quarter rocks," and then smoked.Which drug is this?

The biggest influence on marijuana legislation has been racist attitudes against African Americans.

"Acid" is the common name for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine,or MDMA,which is a synthetic drug with a chemical structure similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline.​

Which nation's syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States?​

What has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history?​

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century is directly related to international affairs and trade with China.​

In 1937,what act did Congress pass to put an end to lawful recreational use of marijuana?

Which drug is usually imported from the Middle East and contains the drug-rich resinous secretions of the cannabis plant,which are collected,dried,and then compressed into a variety of forms-balls,cakes,or sheets?

Cocaine causes the release of a natural substance,which prepares the body for "fight" or "flight," but the brain sends the message that everything is better than fine.Which natural substance is released?

Which country is the source of "black tar" or brown heroin that gained a foothold in the American drug market after the demise of the "French Connection"?

By 1998,heroin from which country accounted for more than 50 percent of the drug smuggled into the United States?

The purity level of heroin is $\underline{\text{NOT}}$ considered to be an indicator of its availability.

First synthesized in 1887,which drugs were introduced into clinical use in the 1930s?

There are many chemical variations,or ___________ called "designer drugs," that are semisynthetic versions of drugs like heroin and cocaine,such as hydromorphine and oxycodone.

"Acid" is the common name for 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine,or MDMA,which is a synthetic drug with a chemical structure similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline.

Which nation's syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States?

What has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history?

The American response to drugs in the twentieth century is directly related to international affairs and trade with China.