10 Questions
What has India become the latest source of, according to the text?
Chemical precursors for drug manufacturing
What extreme tactic did some senior Republicans propose in response to the drug issue?
Invasion of Mexico to eradicate drug gangs
What innovative approach is Mr. Biden's administration taking to address the drug problem?
Building a global coalition to track chemicals better
What action should American authorities take regarding fentanyl, according to the text?
Distribute simple tests for users to check drug purity
What was the main reason given in the text for decriminalizing less lethal drugs like cocaine?
To free up time and funds to focus on more lethal drugs like fentanyl
What has been the impact of fentanyl on drug-related deaths in America?
Fentanyl is involved in about 70% of drug-related deaths in America.
Why do traffickers have an incentive to innovate, according to the text?
Because peddling narcotics is highly profitable and they want to evade controls.
What is mentioned as a characteristic of fentanyl making it a near-perfect product for traffickers?
It is powerful, addictive, cheap to make, and easy to hide and smuggle.
What has been the outcome of the crackdown on the Sinaloa gang in Mexico, according to American authorities?
It caused drug production to spread and diversify.
Why is America struggling to control fentanyl, as mentioned in the text?
Because fentanyl is powerful, cheap to make, addictive, and easy to hide and smuggle.
Test your knowledge on America's war on drugs and the challenges it faces despite decades of efforts. Explore the impact of drug overdose deaths and the rise of substances like fentanyl. Image source: The Economist.
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