What is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States? Under what class of drugs is it listed and what are its short-term physical and psychological effects at low to moderate doses?
What will be an ideal response?
Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States today. It is classified as a hallucinogen. At low doses the user may experience an increased sense of well-being; initial restlessness and hilarity followed by a state of relaxation; alteration of sensory perceptions; a more vivid sense of touch, sight, smell, taste, and sound; feelings of hunger; and subtle changes in thought formation and expression.
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The link between offending and traumatic brain injury is especially strong if the brain dysfunction is located in the ________ lobe
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Which theory suggests that gang members and drug sellers are more likely to be victims of homicide because the way they live their lives places them at greater risk for violence?
A. Southern Subculture of Violence Theory B. Classical School C. Lifestyle Theory D. Differential Association
Two questions must be asked about police misconduct to fit it into its proper place in typology: (1) was the misbehavior done for personal gain? and (2)
A. was the misbehavior criminal in nature? B. was the misbehavior done on or off duty? C. did the misconduct involve use of the officer's position of authority? D. did higher up authority assist in the misconduct?
One of the major responsibilities of prison administrators is to carry out the death penalty. All of the following are activities associated with these duties, except
a. overseeing the execution team that is with the prisoner at all times. b. reading the court order or death warrant. c. preparing the final paperwork. d. None of the above e. All of the above