What was the significance of The Harrison Act of 1914?

a. made hallucinogens illegal
b. was designed to regulate drug abuse through taxation
d. reduced drug-taking behavior substantially
c. moved the emphasis in the field of drug abuse from a criminal one to a medical one


Answer: b

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What will be an ideal response?

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A type of sentence that requires the offender to remain inside an approved, designated location during specified periods is called:

a. home confinement. b. fines. c. community service. d. day reporting. e. intensive supervision probation.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. specific deterrence b. general deterrence c. overall deterrence d. circumstantial deterrence

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