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Which of the following statements is true of the society's perception of drugs?
 
  A) The legal drugs are made easily available because they are harmless.
 B) The dominant social reaction to a drug is influenced by the social characteristics and motives of the groups that use it.
 C) Illegal drugs are more often abused and cause more harm in our society than legal drugs.
 D) Drugs favored by the dominant culture are usually outlawed.

Question 2

How can a social worker make his or her organization more welcoming to LGBTQ people?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

In the field of social work, a social work practitioner can make his or her organization welcoming to LGBTQ people. One can post symbols such as the rainbow flag that will immediately signal to these groups that an organization is friendly to them. One can have literature that is geared toward LGBTQ persons in the waiting room fill out for the organization, by including a category for partnered along with married, divorced, and single. One should make sure that one's agency is aware of the needs of transgender persons and will make accommodations for them, such as unisex bathrooms. Most importantly, organizations can provide in-service trainings to educate their staff regarding issues, obstacle, strengths, and services of LGBTQ populations.



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