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What is one of the main drivers of the opioid crisis mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main drivers of the opioid crisis mentioned in the text?
Which approach to drug policy is highlighted in the text?
Which approach to drug policy is highlighted in the text?
What is emphasized as a key pillar in the new Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy?
What is emphasized as a key pillar in the new Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy?
What is essential in supporting individuals who use drugs?
What is essential in supporting individuals who use drugs?
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What role does harm reduction play in terms of bringing drug users into contact with the healthcare system?
What role does harm reduction play in terms of bringing drug users into contact with the healthcare system?
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According to Canada's position as reiterated in the text, what should all drug policy be rooted in?
According to Canada's position as reiterated in the text, what should all drug policy be rooted in?
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What kind of sanctions for crime related to drugs does Canada advocate for?
What kind of sanctions for crime related to drugs does Canada advocate for?
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How are fentanyl and its analogues introduced into the illegal drug supply according to the text?
How are fentanyl and its analogues introduced into the illegal drug supply according to the text?
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What can harm reduction measures help lower according to the text?
What can harm reduction measures help lower according to the text?
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What is essential for individuals who are outside of the treatment system according to the text?
What is essential for individuals who are outside of the treatment system according to the text?
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What is Canada's stance on the death penalty?
What is Canada's stance on the death penalty?
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What is the suggested solution to the issue of 'bath salts' drug in the text?
What is the suggested solution to the issue of 'bath salts' drug in the text?
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Why does the author suggest banning all addictive drugs instead of identifying them individually?
Why does the author suggest banning all addictive drugs instead of identifying them individually?
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What argument does the author make regarding the delay in controlling drugs like MDPV?
What argument does the author make regarding the delay in controlling drugs like MDPV?
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What does the text imply about providers of addictive drugs?
What does the text imply about providers of addictive drugs?
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What is the main concern raised by the statement, 'As long as there are those who want to get high, there will be more than willing providers'?
What is the main concern raised by the statement, 'As long as there are those who want to get high, there will be more than willing providers'?
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What does the author suggest regarding controlling addictive drugs like MDPV?
What does the author suggest regarding controlling addictive drugs like MDPV?
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'Good luck stopping it.' What does this statement suggest about controlling substance abuse?
'Good luck stopping it.' What does this statement suggest about controlling substance abuse?
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What is implied by the statement, 'Right now we can't stop Heroin, Cocaine, Meth., Crystal Meth., Crack, Crank, Ecstasy etc.'?
What is implied by the statement, 'Right now we can't stop Heroin, Cocaine, Meth., Crystal Meth., Crack, Crank, Ecstasy etc.'?
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Which of the following best describes the tone of the text towards drug control efforts?
Which of the following best describes the tone of the text towards drug control efforts?
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What is the main philosophical foundation of the 'War on Drugs'?
What is the main philosophical foundation of the 'War on Drugs'?
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Which model presents substance use as a system of positive and negative reinforcement based on classical associative learning?
Which model presents substance use as a system of positive and negative reinforcement based on classical associative learning?
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In which model is substance use considered multi-determined, involving factors like diathesis-stress and bio-psycho-social elements?
In which model is substance use considered multi-determined, involving factors like diathesis-stress and bio-psycho-social elements?
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Which model addresses familial transmission of substance use and the adoption of unhealthy roles within a family?
Which model addresses familial transmission of substance use and the adoption of unhealthy roles within a family?
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What is one of the cons associated with The Moral Model in understanding substance use?
What is one of the cons associated with The Moral Model in understanding substance use?
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Which model suggests that drug use is secondary to the pain caused by developmental experiences leading to psychic conflict?
Which model suggests that drug use is secondary to the pain caused by developmental experiences leading to psychic conflict?
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In which model is drug addiction viewed as similar to other diseases, emphasizing heritability and loss of control?
In which model is drug addiction viewed as similar to other diseases, emphasizing heritability and loss of control?
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Who outlawed cannabis use in the 12th and 13th centuries?
Who outlawed cannabis use in the 12th and 13th centuries?
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Which drug was considered an intoxicant and prohibited in the Middle East in the 15th century?
Which drug was considered an intoxicant and prohibited in the Middle East in the 15th century?
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Which century saw the introduction of coffee to the Middle East?
Which century saw the introduction of coffee to the Middle East?
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Which event led to the mass incarceration of African Americans in the US in the 1920s?
Which event led to the mass incarceration of African Americans in the US in the 1920s?
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What was declared in 1970 with escalating penalties based on potential for abuse?
What was declared in 1970 with escalating penalties based on potential for abuse?
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Which country produces 90% of the world's opium?
Which country produces 90% of the world's opium?
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"Heroin maintenance" is practiced in which countries for harm reduction?
"Heroin maintenance" is practiced in which countries for harm reduction?
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