In the Netherlands, the Use of Such Drugs as Marijuana

question 87

Multiple Choice

In the Netherlands, the use of such drugs as marijuana and hashish

• A)is viewed as a moral sin but not an illegal act.
• B)is treated as a health issue, not a crime issue.
• C)is prosecuted as a criminal misdemeanor, not a felony offense.
• D)carries a penalty of life in prison.

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