Why Are Amphetamines the Most Serious Drug Problem in Japan

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why are amphetamines the most serious drug problem in Japan?

• A) Amphetamines are readily available as over-the-counter diet aids.
• B) There is a limited amount of land for cultivation of plant-based drugs and amphetamines are synthetic drugs.
• C) Government agencies have managed to intercept most shipments of drugs that have a detectable odor.
• D) These drugs have a long history of use there by people who use them to get a boost in energy and to increase the number of hours they can work.

---

Definitions:

Peer-To-Peer Transaction

Direct exchanges of goods, information, or services between individuals without the involvement of a central authority or intermediary.

Online Marketplace

A virtual platform that connects buyers and sellers, facilitating the exchange of goods, services, or information over the internet.

Internet Speed

The rate at which data is transferred from the internet to the user's computer or device, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps).

Korea

A country in East Asia, divided into two distinct sovereign states: North Korea and South Korea, each with its own government and political system.