The Rise in Illegal Use of Prescription Opiates in the First

question 68

Multiple Choice

The rise in illegal use of prescription opiates in the first few years of this century was largely related to what drug?

• A) Oxycontin
• B) naloxone
• C) heroin
• D) Prozac

---

Definitions:

Tar

A dark, thick, and sticky liquid derived from coal or wood, used for waterproofing, sealing, and paving, or as a component in certain manufacturing processes.

Single-Parent Families

Single-Parent Families are families with children that are headed by a single parent as a result of divorce, death, or other circumstances.

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

High Rate

An elevated level or number in a given context, such as interest rates, inflation, or speed.