Problem

Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 9 Problem 4TY

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution 1

Drug abuse is defined the sale or manufacturing or possessing of a drug that is described as illegal. The arrest and the report to the Department of justice is based on the type of the drug they are having and they are of four types.

• Opium

• Marijuana

• Synthetic narcotics

• Dangerous narcotics

Step #2 of 6

Four major categories of drugs are

• Hallucinogens

• Stimulants

• Opiate narcotics

• Depressants

Step #3 of 6

The three drugs that are used legally in the society are caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. There are restriction for the sale of the nicotine, alcohol and marijuana but there is no restriction to the caffeine.

Step #4 of 6

Hence the options a, b and d are not correct.

Step #5 of 6

Caffeine has no sale restrictions and age restrictions. It is introduced to the children through the carbonated beverages even at young age but this is the poor source of energy to the children. This is the widely used drug as this is the drug that millions of people start their day with.

Step #6 of 6

Hence the correct option is.