Asked by Barrett Thompson on May 24, 2024
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Which one of the following is not a true statement regarding the current drug laws and prison population in the United States?
A) Each year from 2002 to 2012,over 80% of those incarcerated for drug related offenses were incarcerated for intent to distribute or manufacture and not for use.
B) Recidivism rates for those who are arrested for a dug offense is estimated to be 40% within 3 years.
C) Although there has been a decline in the past 10 years for violent crimes,incarcerations for substance abuse issues has increased.
D) Of those incarcerated for substance related issues,only about 11% have received any type of treatment.
Drug Laws
Regulations and statutes governing the manufacture, distribution, sale, and use of drugs, both legal and illegal.
Prison Population
The total number of individuals incarcerated in a prison system at any given time.
Recidivism Rates
The measure of the rate at which individuals reoffend or relapse into previous undesirable behavior, particularly in the context of criminal activity.
- Examine the impact of drug policy, specifically the "War on Drugs," on patterns of substance abuse within the United States.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the impact of drug policy, specifically the "War on Drugs," on patterns of substance abuse within the United States.
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