The War on Drugs strengthened the association between blacks and crime. The truth, however, is that:

a. Whites never have been engaged in drugs as much as blacks, a fact often reported in the media
b. The War on Drugs focused on heroin, a drug often used by blacks, a fact not usually in the media
c. Whites comprise almost 3/4 of illegal drug users and blacks 13%, a fact not usually incorporated in media accounts
d. Whites comprise almost 1/3 of illegal drug users and blacks almost 2/3, a fact often reported in the media


c. Whites comprise almost 3/4 of illegal drug users and blacks 13%, a fact not usually incorporated in media accounts

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A. decreased by 50% B. decreased slightly C. increased slightly D. more than doubled

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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