Question 1

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

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Question 2

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

Mexico 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".

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Israeli syndicates are believed to be the primary source of the drug ecstasy found in the United States. Israeli syndicates set up laboratories in Europe to manufacture the drug and then smuggle it into the U.S. through various means, including mail shipments and couriers.

Question 4

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 usually imported from the Middle East and is made from the resinous secretions of the cannabis plant, which are collected, dried, and compressed into various forms. Marijuana also comes from the cannabis plant, but it is typically grown and consumed domestically rather than being imported. Ecstasy and chocolate are unrelated to this drug.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

According to various reports and investigations, Israeli syndicates have been involved in the production and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States.

Question 7

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? ​

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Question 8

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

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Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937, which effectively criminalized the recreational use of marijuana by imposing high taxes on the purchase and possession of the drug.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Organizers of drug trafficking operations prefer to avoid physical possession in order to minimize their own risk of arrest and prosecution. Instead, they often use intermediaries and various means of concealment to transport the drugs from one location to another.

Question 11

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 12

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 was influenced by international affairs and trade with China. The Opium Wars between Britain and China led to the development of the global opium trade, which eventually made its way to the United States. The U.S. responded with laws and policies aimed at controlling drug use and trafficking, including the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act of 1914 and the creation of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics in 1930. Additionally, the U.S. government played a role in international drug control efforts, such as the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which sought to establish a global framework for controlling drug production, trafficking, and use.

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Some chemicals used in cocaine refinement, such as acetone and hydrochloric acid, have legitimate commercial and industrial uses and are widely available for purchase. However, their sale and use may be regulated or monitored by authorities in certain countries to limit their potential for misuse in illegal drug production.

Question 15

"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 a common name for another drug called lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), which is a hallucinogenic drug with a different chemical structure than MDMA.

Question 16

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. The criminalization of marijuana can be traced back to the early 20th century when anti-marijuana propaganda was spread to demonize Mexican immigrants and African American jazz musicians who were seen as threatening to the social order. The government used the fear-mongering to justify harsh laws and penalties, which largely targeted these communities. Since then, racial disparities in drug law enforcement have persisted, and many argue that even today's legalization efforts are disproportionately benefiting white people while leaving behind communities of color that have been most impacted by the drug war.

Question 17

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 the method for creating crack cocaine.

Question 18

The purity level of heroin is NOT considered to be an indicator of its availability.

Accepted Answer

The purity level of heroin is actually considered to be an indicator of its availability. Higher purity levels often indicate a greater supply of the drug.

Question 19

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

"Designer drugs" are often referred to as analogs, as they are variations of existing drugs that are modified chemically to produce similar effects. Brokers typically refer to individuals or entities that mediate transactions between buyers and sellers, while fakes refer to counterfeit products. Adulterants are substances added to a drug to increase its volume or potency, often without the user's knowledge or consent.

Question 20

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

Accepted Answer

Analogs are indeed synthetic versions of drugs, designed to have similar effects as the original drug but with slight modifications to improve safety or efficacy. Morphine analogs are often developed to reduce the potential for addiction or other side effects associated with morphine.

Quiz 11: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

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

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"?

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

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

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

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?

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

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.

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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 purity level of heroin is NOT considered to be an indicator of its availability.

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

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

Quiz 11: Organized Crime and Drug Trafficking

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

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"? ​

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

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

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

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? ​

The Civil War led to widespread intravenous use of morphine.

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.

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

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

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

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

"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. ​

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

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 purity level of heroin is NOT considered to be an indicator of its availability.

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

Analogs are synthetic versions of drugs such as morphine.

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

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"?

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

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?

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

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

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

"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.

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

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