Historically, with the Exception of Matrons, Women Were Prohibited from Working

question 82

True/False

Historically, with the exception of matrons, women were prohibited from working in men's and boys' correctional institutions on the basis of law, practice, and/or tradition.

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Definitions:

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium used for their analgesic, narcotic, and sedative properties.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizure disorders.

Overdose

An overdose occurs when a person consumes an excessive amount of a substance, typically a drug, leading to potentially serious or lethal side effects.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, essential for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.