Why has legislation against most illicit drugs been a success in that it remains in place and more or less enforced? (Most persons incarcerated in federal prisons, and about a third in state prisons, were convicted for violating the drug laws.) In contrast, laws against the sale of alcohol were a failure in the sense that they were repealed. Why the difference? Explain what social forces brought about the success of one and the failure of the other.
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A) a recreational vehicle, such as jogging, to attain treatment goals. B) a means of verbal communication in which an individual can express physiological needs. C) a much needed quest to retreat to fantasy. D) a nonverbal communication vehicle in which an individual can express psychological needs.
The executioner in a bureaucratic system is skillful at ignoring rules and
procedures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.Triangulation is
a) a good way to collect data b) confusing because there is more than one data source c) a technique that is used in family therapy d) a technique that is hard to use in group work
A nurse at the mental health clinic plans a series of psychoeducational groups for persons diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which two topics would take priority? (Select all that apply.)
a. How to complete an application for employment b. The importance of correctly taking your medication c. How to dress when attending community events d. How to give and receive compliments e. Ways to quit smoking