The "Zero Tolerance" Laws of the 1980s Allowed Law Enforcement

question 9

Multiple Choice

The "zero tolerance" laws of the 1980s allowed law enforcement officials to seize property

• A)after it was proven drug profits had been used to purchase it.
• B)if there was strong evidence to suggest it was somehow involved in the marketing or distribution of illicit drugs.
• C)if the person who owned it was proven to be a drug dealer.
• D)on the mere suspicion that drug profits were used to buy it.

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Definitions:

Placebos

Inactive substances or treatments used as a control in experiments, often to test the effectiveness of medical drugs.

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps reduce neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits, capable of altering mood, behavior, and cognitive functioning.

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, often by depressing nerve function or inducing sedation.