In the Text,the Discussion of Media Depictions of Powder Cocaine

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the text,the discussion of media depictions of powder cocaine use in the early 20^th century and crack cocaine use in the 1980s was used to illustrate that

• A)the U.S.media and drug policies may target people of color disproportionately.
• B)the media should be used to publicize the extent of the drug problem.
• C)U.S.drug policies have greatly reduced drug use.
• D)powder cocaine and crack cocaine are distinctly different drugs.

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