Explain the addictive personality theory of drug usage

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should contain the following points:


  • the addictive personality theory of drug usage explains that for the onset and continued use of drugs the typical addict has an addiction prone personality and suffers from some deep-rooted personality disorder or emotional problem

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The review process for prisoners on death row takes 10 or more years from conviction to execution because:

a. there is the possibility of error. b. death penalty appeals are complex and take time. c. of appellate delays. d. all of these choices.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of arrest?

a. Seizure b. Detention c. Arrest authority d. Perception of the officer

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When first isolated in 1860, _____ , the most powerful natural stimulant known to humans, was considered a medical breakthrough that could relieve fatigue, depression, and other symptoms, and it quickly became a staple of patent medicines.

A. Heroin B. MDMA C. Cocaine D. Hashish E. THC

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A probation or parole revocation is an "administrative hearing" and is similar to a civil proceeding rather than a criminal proceeding because it is seen as an extension of the a. the most recent violation

b. existing sentence. c. laddered sanction philosophy. d. zero-tolerance revocation philosophy.

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