NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Arrests for drug abuse violations have been
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Increasing since the 90s
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Decreasing since the 90s
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The number of arrests for violent crimes was only a third that of drug offenses. About 9 in 10 (87%) drug arrests were for possession; the rest were for sale or manufacturing.
Detailed explanation-2: -An unsuccessful detoxification/rehabilitation can, of course, lead to a few worst case scenarios: medical distress, hospitalization, or relapse. In the case of relapse, many will turn to crime to fulfill their needs. Violent crimes are common among hard drug users for this reason.
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