Deck 16: Drugs and Crime

Question 1

Which of the following involves the interception of drug traffic at the nation's borders and is one of the many strategies used to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States?

A)Interception
B)Interdiction
C)International border patrol
D)International cooperation

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A very popular antidrug statute that authorizes judges to seize "all monies,negotiable instruments,securities,or other things of value furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for a controlled substance ...[and] all proceeds traceable to such an exchange" is known as the:

A)Forfeiture Act.
B)Remuneration Act.
C)Interdiction Act.
D)Controlled Substance Act.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following are synthetic psychoactive substances often found at "raves," and dance parties? They include MDMA (Ecstasy),ketamine,and methamphetamines.

A)Recreational drugs
B)Physically dependent drugs
C)Curtilage drugs
D)Club drugs

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In 2013,the National Drug Control Strategy endorsed a balance of:

A)Public health and public safety approaches to drug policy.
B)Arrest of drug pushers with treatment of drug users.
C)Prevention and treatment without law enforcement.
D)Law enforcement and stricter legislation.

Question 5

Which of the following categories of psychoactive drugs permits over-the-counter purchase of drugs?

A)Schedule I
B)Schedule II
C)Schedule IV
D)Schedule V

Question 6

A person who uses drugs relatively infrequently,primarily with friends,and in social contexts is known as a:

A)Part-time drug addict.
B)Recreational drug user.
C)Recreational drug addict.
D)Physically dependent drug user.

Question 7

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act was passed in:

A)1995.
B)1990.
C)1970.
D)1980.

Question 8

Which of the following is a responsive strategy to the drug usage problem that substantially reduces penalties associated with drug use but may not eliminate them entirely?

A)Decriminalization
B)Legalization
C)Forced drug treatment of convicted drug users
D)Drug court

Question 9

The most widely used drug by offenders,prior to committing a crime,is:

A)Marijuana.
B)Cocaine.
C)Alcohol.
D)Heroin.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT classified as a Schedule I drug?

A)Heroin
B)Marijuana
C)Cocaine
D)LSD

Question 11

Some states,such as Oregon,have substantially reduced penalties associated with drug use but have not eliminated them entirely.This is called:

A)Criminalization.
B)Rehabilitation.
C)Indoctrination.
D)Decriminalization.

Question 12

The position of "Drug Czar" was created under which U.S.President?

A)Carter
B)Ford
C)Johnson
D)Reagan

Question 13

A biologically based craving for a specific drug that results from frequent use of the substance is known as:

A)Psychological dependence.
B)Psychosomatic dependence.
C)Dependence.
D)Physical dependence.

Question 14

The first major piece of federal antidrug legislation was the:

A)Harrison Narcotics Act.
B)Narcotic Control Act.
C)Controlled Substances Act.
D)Marijuana Tax Act.

Question 15

Which piece of legislation still forms the basis of federal enforcement efforts today?

A)Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970
B)Harrison Act of 1914
C)The Boggs Act of 1951
D)The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937

Question 16

A report by the U.S.Department of Justice's National Drug Intelligence Center entitled The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American Society placed the annual national cost of illicit drug use in the U.S.at:

A)$303 billion.
B)$195 billion.
C)$193 billion.
D)$183 billion.

Question 17

Drug courts are a special state,county,or municipal courts that offer first-time substance-abuse offenders judicially mandated and court supervised treatment alternatives to prison.They are innovative and are modeled after the:

A)New York Drug Court Model.
B)Dade County Drug Court Model.
C)Hillsborough County Drug Court Model.
D)Pennsylvania Drug Court Model.

Question 18

Schedule II drugs include all of the following except:

A)LSD.
B)Cocaine.
C)Opium.
D)Morphine.

Question 19

Which of the following is a craving for a specific drug which results from long-term substance abuse? This dependence on drugs is marked by the belief that drugs are needed to achieve a feeling of well-being.

A)Psychological dependence
B)Psychosomatic dependence
C)Dependence
D)Physical dependence

Question 20

The most common illicit drug in use today is:

A)Heroin.
B)Marijuana.
C)Cocaine.
D)Methamphetamines.

Question 21

Schedule V controlled substances are prescription drugs with a low potential for abuse.

Question 22

Drug_______________ is the illicit drug use that results in social,economic,psychological,or legal problems for the user.

Question 23

Several studies have shown the DARE program to be one of the most effective tools available to stop or reduce drug usage.

Question 24

Legalization is the elimination of the laws and criminal penalties associated with certain behaviors-usually the production,sale,distribution,and possession of a controlled substance.

Question 25

Drug ______________ is the trading or dealing in controlled substances,including the transporting,storage,importing,exporting,or sale of a controlled substance.

Question 26

A person who uses drugs relatively infrequently,primarily with friends,and in social contexts that define drug use as pleasurable is known as a recreational drug user.

Question 27

Most experts agree that if drug-prevention programs are to be successful,they must include a wide array of programs,including components for individuals and families.

Question 28

"Drug Czar" was the popular name for the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),a federal position that was created during the Clinton presidency to organize federal drug-fighting efforts.

Question 29

In 2013,the Chicago Crime Commission named Joaquin Guzman as its first "public enemy number one" since Al Capone in the 1930s because of his drug trafficking activities.

Question 30

Criminalization is the redefinition of certain previously criminal behaviors into regulated activities that become "ticketable" rather than "arrestable."

Question 31

Asset forfeiture is an enforcement strategy that allows government agencies to seize all assets from drug-related enterprises.

Question 32

Known on the street as speed,or ice,________________ is a stimulant drug with strong effects on the central nervous system.

Question 33

In legal terms,curtilage is the area surrounding a residence that can reasonably be said to be a part of the residence for Fourth Amendment search purposes.

Question 34

Drug _______________ is the popular name for the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP),a federal position that was created during the Reagan presidency to organize federal drug-fighting efforts.

Question 35

Psychological dependence is a biologically based craving for a specific drug that results from frequent use of the substance.

Question 36

The National Narcotics Intelligence Consumers Committee data indicate that marijuana has become the country's least commonly used drug in today's society.

Question 37

Crop control is a successful operation by the U.S.government in controlling the production illegal drugs,especially in foreign countries.

Question 38

The first piece of major federal anti-drug legislation was with the controlled substance act of 1970.

Question 39

________________ is the interception of drug traffic at the nation's borders.It is one of the many strategies used to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the United States.

Question 40

Pharmaceutical diversion is the transfer of prescription medicines controlled by the Controlled Substances Act by theft,deception,and/or fraudulent means for other than their intended legitimate therapeutic purposes.

Question 41

__________ drugs are synthetic psychoactive substances often found at nightclubs,bars,"raves," and dance parties.

Question 42

Is there such a person as a recreational drug user? How is a recreational drug user defined? What are considered to be recreational drugs? Be thorough in your answer and support your conclusions with facts.

Question 43

Asset forfeiture is a tactic used by law enforcement to combat crime and drug organizations.
Define asset forfeiture and explain how it works.What was the first statute enacted to support asset forfeiture? What level of proof is needed to seize assets from suspected criminals?

Question 44

In 2013,the National Drug Control Strategy,a publication of the ONDCP,endorsed a balance of prevention,treatment,and law enforcement,as a strategy to reduce illicit drug usage.List and define four of the steps they endorsed.What are your opinions about these strategies concerning their plusses and minuses? What would you add or take away to these strategies to improve them?

Question 45

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 forms the basis of federal enforcement against illegal use of drugs.Define and describe the Act and list its major contribution that organized drugs into specific categories.

Question 46

A federal statute that allows for the federal seizure of assets derived from illegal enterprise is known by its acronym the _______________ statute.

Question 47

The process by which criminals or criminal organizations seek to disguise the illicit nature of their proceeds by introducing them into the stream of legitimate commerce and finance is known as money ______________.

Question 48

A recent report by the U.S.Department of Justice's National Drug Intelligence Center,entitled The Economic Impact of Illicit Drug Use on American Society,placed the annual national cost of illicit drug use in the United States at a staggering $193 billion.That total includes costs from three areas.Define those three areas and describe how they impact economy social issues.

Question 49

Classified as a narcotic,_____________ is a derivative of opium-itself the product of the milky fluid found in the flowering poppy plant.

Question 50

Legalization and Decriminalization of drugs is a controversial topic that elicits strong opinions on both sides of the topic.Comment on and analyze some of the arguments that have been offered in support of both legalization and decriminalization and give your opinions on those arguments.Support your statements with facts and data where appropriate.

Question 51

The most potent central nervous system stimulant of natural origin is ___________.