Concerning Cocaine, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 55

Multiple Choice

Concerning cocaine, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) At the turn of the 20th century, dozens of nonprescription potions and cure-alls as well as Coca-Cola contained cocaine.
• B) A person who stops using cocaine experiences heroin-like withdrawal symptoms.
• C) First-time users of cocaine risk having convulsions, a heart attack, or a stroke.
• D) Three out of four cocaine abusers who remain in treatment do succeed in breaking their coke dependence.

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Something that is forced upon people or circumstances without their consent or agreement.

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Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on a presumption of heterosexuality being the norm or superior to other sexual orientations.

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Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Patricia Hill Collins

An American sociologist known for her research on race, class, and gender.