Asked by kapeem turner on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following statements about drug use is FALSE?
A) Societal reaction to various drugs reflects the temper of the time and place.
B) Almost all people who use drugs are compulsive users.
C) There are different forms of drug use,ranging from the slightest to the deepest involvement with a given drug.
D) In the last two centuries,opium was a legal drug and popularly praised as a panacea.
Societal Reaction
Refers to the way society responds to certain behaviors or actions, influencing individuals' self-concept and actions.
Compulsive Users
Individuals who feel an uncontrollable urge to use substances or engage in behaviors despite adverse consequences.
Opium
is a narcotic drug obtained from the opium poppy, used historically in medicine for pain relief but also as a substance of abuse.
- Evaluate societal reactions to drug use and the historical context of drug legality and popularity.
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Harmandeep Dhaliwal3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Almost all people who use drugs are not compulsive users. The vast majority of drug users do not become addicted or dependent on drugs. This is a common misconception perpetuated by drug policy and stigma.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate societal reactions to drug use and the historical context of drug legality and popularity.