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lidoalex

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Burglaries, robberies, and violent crime are prevalent in urban areas and some argue that this is related in part by a growing drug problem in the United States. What extent does drug abuse play in the crime rate?
 
  A) 23 percent of crime is a direct result of substance abuse.
  B) An estimated two of every three crimes committed are a result of some type of substance abuse.
  C) Almost all crimes are either directly or indirectly a result of some type of substance abuse.
  D) Drugs are not a major factor in the crime rate and at best can only be described as a minor factor; most experts dismiss the connection between drug abuse and crime.

Question 2

Which country has the greatest impact on the drug situation in the United States?
 
  A) Columbia
  B) Mexico
  C) Canada
  D) None of the above


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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Wow, this really help

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