Which of the Following Assertions About Methamphetamine,as Reported by the Media

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions about methamphetamine,as reported by the media in the late 1980s,turned out to be true? The use of meth:

• A) had moved up the socioeconomic ladder to the point where abuse was as common among the rich as among the poor
• B) had marched across the country to the point where abuse was as common on the East coast as on the West coast
• C) had become the drug of choice among young people to the point where it had become the most popular and widely used drug in the country
• D) was "instant addiction"-one puff and you're hooked for life
• E) none of the above

Recognize the impact of institutional racism and historical policies on current socio-economic conditions.

Analyze the stigmatization and misconceptions associated with poverty and racial groups.

Evaluate the effects of government policies and programs on economic inequality.

Identify the role of segregation and discrimination in shaping the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities.

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