Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Society's

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the society's perception of drugs?

• A) ​The legal drugs are made easily available because they are harmless.
• B) ​The dominant social reaction to a drug is influenced by the social characteristics and motives of the groups that use it.
• C) ​Illegal drugs are more often abused and cause more harm in our society than legal drugs.
• D) ​Drugs favored by the dominant culture are usually outlawed.

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