Which Country Has Taken a Novel Approach to the Problem

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which country has taken a novel approach to the problem of heroin addiction, an approach that is proving to be an unqualified success?

• A) Canada
• B) Switzerland
• C) USA
• D) England
• E) Germany

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