Current Drug Laws Flashcards
Current Drug Laws and the major impact of each
What is the primary federal law governing drug control in the United States?
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
True or False: The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs into schedules based on their potential for abuse.
True.
Fill in the blank: Schedule I drugs have a high potential for _____ and no accepted medical use.
abuse.
Which schedule includes drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence?
Schedule III.
What major impact did the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 have?
It established mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is classified as a Schedule II drug? A) Heroin B) Cocaine C) Marijuana D) Psilocybin
B) Cocaine.
What is the main objective of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act?
To prevent drug abuse among students and maintain drug-free educational environments.
True or False: The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 reduced the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act provides for the establishment of a national drug control strategy.
National Drug Control Policy.
What does the term ‘harm reduction’ refer to in drug policy?
Strategies aimed at minimizing the negative health, social, and legal impacts associated with drug use.
Which law allows for the medical use of marijuana in certain states?
The Medical Marijuana Laws.
Multiple choice: Which agency is primarily responsible for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act? A) FBI B) DEA C) ATF D) FDA
B) DEA.
What is the purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
To enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States.
True or False: All states have legalized recreational marijuana.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act aimed to increase penalties for drug trafficking offenses.
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
What does the term ‘decriminalization’ mean in the context of drug laws?
The reduction or removal of criminal penalties for drug possession.
Multiple choice: Which of the following substances is not classified as a controlled substance? A) LSD B) Caffeine C) Oxycodone D) Methamphetamine
B) Caffeine.
What significant change did the First Step Act introduce regarding drug offenses?
It allowed for the retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act.
True or False: The Opioid Crisis Response Act focuses on addressing the opioid epidemic.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act allows for the establishment of treatment programs for drug addiction.
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment.
What is the main goal of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act?
To support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts for individuals with substance use disorders.
Multiple choice: Which schedule of drugs includes substances like morphine and oxycodone? A) Schedule I B) Schedule II C) Schedule III D) Schedule IV
B) Schedule II.
What does the term ‘medically supervised withdrawal’ refer to?
A process where individuals detox from substances under medical supervision to ensure safety.
True or False: States have the authority to create their own drug laws independent of federal regulations.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act aims to enhance the coordination of drug-related law enforcement efforts.
Drug Control and Enforcement Act.
