Vasili Has Just Been Named to Head a Task Force

question 74

Multiple Choice

Vasili has just been named to head a task force for reducing adolescent drug use.He wants to begin by eliminating the availability of the drugs that teenagers use.Assuming you want to help him,which of the following should be your advice to Vasili?

• A)Go for it.Drug interdiction plans have been very successful in the past.
• B)This can work well,but it will need a big media campaign.
• C)This is likely to work,but will take a long time and cost a lot of money.
• D)This doesn't stand a chance.Don't bother.Think of something else.

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