Author Question: Give a brief description of the Harrison Act of 1914, and discuss some of the issues that were ... (Read 94 times)

dbose · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Give a brief description of the Harrison Act of 1914, and discuss some of the issues that were brought up during debate and helped to pass this law.

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Question 2

In terms of substance use, what is meant by risk factors and protective factors? Provide at least two important examples of each.

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fdliggud · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It was a tax law, requiring physicians and pharmacists to register and pay an annual fee to dispense opioids or cocaine. Motivations for the law included 1) compliance with an international treaty to control opium, 2) emotional appeals raising fears about cocaine use by blacks, and 3) concern about Chinese opium dens.

Answer to Question 2

Attitudes or social factors that correlate with either increased (risk) or decreased (protective) use of substances. Examples in Table 1.2, p. 14.