What Was the Negative Consequence of the Government's Crackdown in the 1970s

question 104

Multiple Choice

What was the negative consequence of the government's crackdown in the 1970s on amphetamines?

• A) less research on developing antidotes for amphetamine overdose
• B) reduced funding of drug treatment programs
• C) increased use of amphetamines
• D) increased use of cocaine

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