Research on the Use of Addictive Drugs Indicates That

question 133

Multiple Choice

Research on the use of addictive drugs indicates that

• A) less than one-third of Americans who have ever smoked cigarettes have ever quit.
• B) regular marijuana smokers typically need to take progressively larger doses to feel the same effect.
• C) many people do voluntarily stop using addictive drugs without any treatment.
• D) the majority of people who try cocaine become addicted within 10 years of first use.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Losses

Economic inefficiencies that occur when the equilibrium in a market is not achieved or is distorted, typically resulting in lost welfare or inefficiency.

Ability-to-Pay Principle

A taxation principle that suggests taxes should be levied according to an individual's or entity's ability to pay, implying those with higher income should pay more taxes.

Taxes

Mandatory fiscal contributions or other forms of levies required from taxpayers by governmental bodies to support government expenditures and diverse public costs.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.