Author Question: As a behavioral advisor to the World Health Organization, you are required to assess drug use and ... (Read 34 times)

FButt

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
As a behavioral advisor to the World Health Organization, you are required to assess drug use and abuse in indigenous populations. You have been assigned to study the South American natives' use of coca leaves, which are part of the plant from which
 
  cocaine is derived. In reading about past findings, you discover that these native groups
 
  a. have very few drug use problems.
  b. have very serious drug use problems.
  c. are so hostile to the World Health Organization that no studies have been done.
  d. have almost been wiped out due to local drug wars.

Question 2

Why are amphetamines the most serious drug problem in Japan?
 
  a. Amphetamines are readily available as over-the-counter diet aids.
  b. There is a limited amount of land for cultivation of plant-based drugs; since amphetamines are synthetic drugs, they are more easily available.
  c. Government agencies have managed to intercept most shipments of drugs that have a detectable odor.
  d. These drugs have a long history of use by people who want to boost their energy so that they can work an increased number of hours.



robbielu01

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library