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FButt

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As a behavioral advisor to the World Health Organization, you are required to assess drug use and abuse in indigenous populations. You have been assigned to study the South American natives' use of coca leaves, which are part of the plant from which
 
  cocaine is derived. In reading about past findings, you discover that these native groups
 
  a. have very few drug use problems.
  b. have very serious drug use problems.
  c. are so hostile to the World Health Organization that no studies have been done.
  d. have almost been wiped out due to local drug wars.

Question 2

Why are amphetamines the most serious drug problem in Japan?
 
  a. Amphetamines are readily available as over-the-counter diet aids.
  b. There is a limited amount of land for cultivation of plant-based drugs; since amphetamines are synthetic drugs, they are more easily available.
  c. Government agencies have managed to intercept most shipments of drugs that have a detectable odor.
  d. These drugs have a long history of use by people who want to boost their energy so that they can work an increased number of hours.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.



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