Which of the following descriptions best characterizes the policy of the Islamic Republic toward drug and alcohol abuse in Iran?
A) hands-off policy that has allowed drug abuse to flourish
B) fairly liberal policy from the inception of the Islamic Republic resembling that of European welfare states
C) severe punishment policies,including capital punishment,despite widespread illegal consumption of drugs and alcohol
D) initially forgiving,treatment-based policy that has become more cruel and punishment-oriented in recent years

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The Islamic Republic has implemented severe punishment policies towards drug and alcohol abuse, including capital punishment, despite the widespread consumption of these substances being illegal in Iran. While there may have been forgiveness and treatment-based policies initially, the overall trend has been towards stricter punishment measures in recent years.

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Characterizes the Policy of the Islamic