When drug users begin by using less-potent and -addicting drugs such as marijuana and then increase use in higher-potency drugs such as cocaine and heroin, this is referred to as the ________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


gateway hypothesis

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In nearly all metropolitan areas surveyed in the DAWN report, the two drugs __________ and cocaine are the two most frequently reported drugs

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Drug abuse is often referred to as a victimless crime. Is it really a victimless crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to federal law, “Whoever, with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm takes a motor vehicle that has been transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce from the person or presence of another by force and

violence or by intimidation or attempts to so…” has committed the offense of __________. a. grand theft auto b. armed robbery c. carjacking d. petty larceny

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Sentencing disparity exists among which of the following?

a. States b. Judges c. States and judges d. None of the answers are correct.

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