Due to the socially constructed nature of drugs and drug use, we should expect that ______.
A. drug abuse and drug dependence are also socially constructed
B. drug abuse and drug dependence depend on the biology and psychology of users
C. drug abuse is social, but drug dependence is biological and psychological
D. drug dependence is social, but drug abuse is biological and psychological
Answer: A
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A) The distribution of those who participate in the exercise program. B) The distribution of those who do not participate in the exercise program. C) The distribution of those who have heart attacks. D) The distribution of those who do not have heart attacks.
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a. conflict approach b. human relations approach c. industrial ecology approach d. scientific management approach
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a. Change occurs on many different fronts simultaneously. b. Conflict is minimized through the emergence of legitimate governing institutions. c. Social change is disruptive and should be avoided at all costs. d. When change occurs, self-regulating mechanisms attempt to restore equilibrium.
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A. recovering from sport injuries and dealing with mobility issues. B. learning to live with negative stereotypes. C. reinvesting time and energy into other spheres of life. D. accepting the permanence of their disability.