Author Question: What are the findings that explain the onset and continuing use of illicit drugs. What will be an ... (Read 58 times)

mwit1967 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What are the findings that explain the onset and continuing use of illicit drugs.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In Atkins v. Virginia, the Court stated that ________ is a mitigating factor.

A) mental retardation B) chronological age of a minor
C) level of education D) mental illness

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The answer should include the following points:
A sequential pattern of involvement in drug use
A number of risk factors related to delinquency and drug use
Youths who use hard drugs are more likely to engage in chronic delinquent behavior.

Answer to Question 2

A