Question 1

Drug-related offenses represent the reason for incarceration of approximately 15 percent of all inmates in federal prisons.

Accepted Answer

As an AI language model, I cannot make a factual statement about the current percentage of inmates in federal prisons. However, the question does not provide any context or data to support the claim that the answer is true. It is therefore safer to assume that the answer is false until proven otherwise.

Question 2

In 2008, an estimated 23.1 million individuals aged 12 or older in the United States needed treatment for an alcohol or illicit drug-use problem, yet only 4.0 million individuals received it

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly mentions that the vaccine had been administered to one million individuals.

Question 3

Daytop Village is a rehabilitative facility designed exclusively to treat alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

Daytop Village is actually a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility that treats all types of substance abuse.

Question 4

Dan lives with his family in public housing. He was recently convicted of drug trafficking on the public-housing property. Under the Anti Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988, Dan’s entire family can be evicted.

Accepted Answer

In 1988, Dan's entire family could be evicted if they were unable to pay rent or violated the terms of their lease. This was true due to the laws and regulations surrounding eviction at that time.

Question 5

Most drug abusers abuse only one drug.

Accepted Answer

It is common for drug abusers to abuse multiple drugs, such as combining opioids with benzodiazepines or cocaine with alcohol. However, some individuals may solely abuse one drug.

Question 6

Monsignor William O'Brien is nationally known as having founded Daytop Village.

Accepted Answer

Monsignor William O'Brien is nationally known for founding Daytop Village, a drug treatment program for youth.

Question 7

Most drug-related offenses in the United States are prosecuted at the federal level rather than at the state level.

Accepted Answer

Most drug-related offenses in the United States are prosecuted at the state level rather than at the federal level. The federal government typically focuses on larger-scale drug trafficking and conspiracy cases.

Question 8

Rehabilitation is a matter of reducing the likelihood that a drug abuser will behave in a similar way in the future.

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation aims to address the underlying issues that led to substance abuse and develop coping skills to prevent relapse in the future. Therefore, the goal of rehabilitation is to reduce the likelihood of repeating the same harmful behavior in the future.

Question 9

There is a 100-to-1 disparity concerning the amount of drug possession and federal penalties for cocaine and crack respectively.

Accepted Answer

The amount of cocaine needed to trigger a federal penalty for possession is much larger than the amount of crack needed for the same penalty, creating a disparity in the way the two substances are treated under federal law.

Question 10

Drug paraphernalia are defined as products whose predominant use is to administer,prepare,package,or store illicit drugs.

Accepted Answer

This is the correct definition of drug paraphernalia.

Question 11

Federal penalties for drug trafficking are increased up to double if the sale of the drug occurs within 1,000 feet of an elementary or secondary school

Accepted Answer

According to the Oxford dictionary, a principal is "the head of a school, college, or other educational institution." This includes elementary and secondary schools.

Question 12

A dual diagnosis patient is someone who abuses two drugs at the same time.

Accepted Answer

The term "dual diagnosis patient" refers to an individual who has both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder. It does not necessarily refer to someone who abuses two drugs at the same time.

Question 13

Methadone and disulfiram (brand name: Antabuse)treatment are two examples of strategies that apply to a wide range of alcohol or drug abuse situations.

Accepted Answer

Methadone is used primarily for opioid addiction treatment, while disulfiram (Antabuse) is used specifically for alcohol dependence. They do not apply to a wide range of substance abuse situations.

Question 14

Drug courts handle only nonviolent juvenile offenders of drug laws.

Accepted Answer

Drug courts handle not only nonviolent juvenile offenders, but also adult offenders and those with a history of violence and drug abuse.

Question 15

Roughly one-half of all abusers of alcohol or other drugs have had a serious mental disorder in their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that approximately 50% of individuals who abuse alcohol or drugs have also experienced a serious mental disorder at some point in their lives, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. This highlights the importance of treating both addiction and mental health issues concurrently for successful recovery outcomes.

Question 16

According to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970,criminal penalties for illegal behavior related to drugs are determined by the drug's potential for serious abuse.

Accepted Answer

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 established five schedules (classifications) for drugs based on their potential for abuse, with stricter penalties for drugs with higher potential for abuse.

Question 17

According to the Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1986,the prison sentences for possession of crack are the same as for possession of cocaine,if the amounts are equivalent.

Accepted Answer

The Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1986 created a sentencing disparity between crack and cocaine, with the penalties for crack possession or distribution being much harsher than those for cocaine. It wasn't until the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 that this disparity was reduced.

Question 18

A minor,almost totally irrelevant goal of incarceration is deterrence.

Accepted Answer

One of the primary goals of incarceration is deterrence, aiming to discourage the individual and the general public from committing crimes by demonstrating the consequences of illegal actions.

Question 19

In many states,it is unlawful to sell drug paraphernalia to minors unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Accepted Answer

Many states have laws that prohibit the sale of drug paraphernalia to minors, and require that parents or legal guardians accompany them if they wish to purchase such items. These laws are designed to prevent minors from obtaining drug-related items that could be dangerous or harmful to their health or well-being.

Question 20

Polydrug abusers are abusers of polyethylene or polyurethane products.

Accepted Answer

Polydrug abuse refers to the use of multiple drugs at the same time or in a sequence, and has nothing to do with polyethylene or polyurethane products.

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