Drug Scheduling
There is how many Schedules
What is 5
What is the difference between Decriminalization and Legalization
Decriminalization means still illegal but not a crime. Legalization is completely legal
What decade did the "War on Drugs" start?
1970s
What is the United States.
Factors that go into scheduling drugs
what is abuse protentional, accepted medical use, and risk of dependence?
This major law from 1970 still defines most U.S. drug regulations today
What is Controlled Substance Act?
What President declared that drugs were "Public enemy number one"
President Richard Nixon
Country that well known for their drug decriminalization process.
What is Portugal?
Government Agency that determines the scheduling of different drugs
What is Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
State that attempted to decriminalize drugs in 2020
What is Oregon?
Which First Lady launched the "Just Say No" campaign?
Nancy Reagan
Country that is well known for its drug decriminalization process and current success
What is Portugal?
Drugs like heroin, LSD, and psilocybin are classified as Schedule ___
What is 1
Before 2010, Federal Law required 5 years in prison for 5 grams of crack cocaine. How many grams of powder cocaine would get you the same sentence?
500 grams
This 1937 law made marijuana illegal at the federal level
What is Marihuana Tax Act
This approach says that people with drug problems should receive treatment rather than jail time
What is Public health approach