Discuss the trends of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and ...

[jayhills49]

Discuss the trends of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match up the description or drug type in the left column to the correct Controlled Substance Act Schedule in the right column. Answers may be used more than once.
 
  A) Schedule III
  B) Schedule V
  C) Schedule IV
  D) Schedule I
  E) Schedule II
 
  1) Marijuana
  2) Some extracts of opium
  3) Tranquilizers
  4) Some barbiturates
  5) Cocaine
  6) High potential for abuse and no medical use.
  7) Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or
  8) High potential for abuse, but some medical use.
  9) Heroin
  10) PCP

Question 3

As drug distribution networks become larger and more sophisticated, more powerful laws may be needed for successful prosecution. Laws such as the ________ Act
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

[Pariscourtney]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Heroin abuse is increasing and so is its availability. Increased demand for heroin is largely being driven by a subgroup of prescription drug users (e.g., OxyContin abusers) who are switching to heroin because heroin is more available and less expensive. In a number of U.S. cities and counties, increasing heroin overdose deaths have been reported. Recent statistics also show that methamphetamine availability is increasing in the United States. The widespread availability of methamphetamine is directly related to high levels of methamphetamine production in Mexico.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) E 6) D 7) A E 9) D 10) E

Answer to Question 3

Answer: RICO

[jayhills49]

Thank you!

[Pariscourtney]

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