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Which drug is most commonly associated with violence?
Which drug is most commonly associated with violence?
Correlation between drugs and violence proves a direct causal relationship.
Correlation between drugs and violence proves a direct causal relationship.
False
What is the percentage of homicides in England where alcohol is a factor?
What is the percentage of homicides in England where alcohol is a factor?
60-70%
At least one actor is drunk in _____ of all homicide events.
At least one actor is drunk in _____ of all homicide events.
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Match each type of crime with the percentage of arrestees who had illegal drugs in their system:
Match each type of crime with the percentage of arrestees who had illegal drugs in their system:
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Which pathway is NOT traditionally cited in criminological research regarding the relationship between drugs and crime?
Which pathway is NOT traditionally cited in criminological research regarding the relationship between drugs and crime?
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Marijuana is the most abused drug in the country.
Marijuana is the most abused drug in the country.
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According to the Police Superintendents, alcohol is present in what percentage of all crime?
According to the Police Superintendents, alcohol is present in what percentage of all crime?
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Which type of violence had the highest percentage of assailants described as under the influence?
Which type of violence had the highest percentage of assailants described as under the influence?
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Alcohol consumption can promote aggressive behavior.
Alcohol consumption can promote aggressive behavior.
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What percentage of homicide offenders were drinking at the time of the offense?
What percentage of homicide offenders were drinking at the time of the offense?
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Alcohol consumption may lead to misjudgment of social cues and overreaction to a perceived ___.
Alcohol consumption may lead to misjudgment of social cues and overreaction to a perceived ___.
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Match the type of violence with its corresponding percentage of assailants described as under the influence:
Match the type of violence with its corresponding percentage of assailants described as under the influence:
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What percentage of women involved in marital violence were found to be under the influence?
What percentage of women involved in marital violence were found to be under the influence?
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The disinhibition hypothesis suggests that alcohol strengthens brain mechanisms that restrain impulsive behaviors.
The disinhibition hypothesis suggests that alcohol strengthens brain mechanisms that restrain impulsive behaviors.
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What is a motive for individuals to drink prior to engaging in violent acts?
What is a motive for individuals to drink prior to engaging in violent acts?
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What percentage range of campus violence is estimated to be alcohol-related?
What percentage range of campus violence is estimated to be alcohol-related?
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Heavy drinkers are equally likely to be involved in physical fights as moderate drinkers.
Heavy drinkers are equally likely to be involved in physical fights as moderate drinkers.
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What is one strategy for reducing the demand for illegal drugs?
What is one strategy for reducing the demand for illegal drugs?
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A national survey found that ___ percent of students living on high drinking campuses who do not drink heavily have been victims of assault.
A national survey found that ___ percent of students living on high drinking campuses who do not drink heavily have been victims of assault.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce drug use?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce drug use?
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Match the following strategies with their corresponding focus:
Match the following strategies with their corresponding focus:
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Enforcing drug laws includes prosecuting consumers of illegal drugs.
Enforcing drug laws includes prosecuting consumers of illegal drugs.
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What approach to drug use might involve waging war against producing nations?
What approach to drug use might involve waging war against producing nations?
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Which drug is commonly associated with potential violence when consumed in moderate to large quantities?
Which drug is commonly associated with potential violence when consumed in moderate to large quantities?
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All drugs lead to violent behavior in consumers.
All drugs lead to violent behavior in consumers.
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What economic factor compels individuals to commit crimes to obtain drugs?
What economic factor compels individuals to commit crimes to obtain drugs?
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The competition between drug dealers in illegal markets is often exacerbated by high _______ margins.
The competition between drug dealers in illegal markets is often exacerbated by high _______ margins.
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Match the following drugs with their effects related to violence:
Match the following drugs with their effects related to violence:
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What is a sedative drug commonly misused as a weapon to facilitate crime?
What is a sedative drug commonly misused as a weapon to facilitate crime?
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The majority of burglaries are committed to fund lifestyles unrelated to drug use.
The majority of burglaries are committed to fund lifestyles unrelated to drug use.
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What is one argument made for the legalization of drugs?
What is one argument made for the legalization of drugs?
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What percentage of offenders on probation reportedly have severe alcohol problems according to the National Association of Probation Officers?
What percentage of offenders on probation reportedly have severe alcohol problems according to the National Association of Probation Officers?
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Alcohol is less dangerous than heroin based on physiological effects.
Alcohol is less dangerous than heroin based on physiological effects.
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What is the estimated percentage of violent offenses that involve alcohol?
What is the estimated percentage of violent offenses that involve alcohol?
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The British Crime Survey found that in ______ of all violent incidents, the victim described the assailant as being under the influence of alcohol.
The British Crime Survey found that in ______ of all violent incidents, the victim described the assailant as being under the influence of alcohol.
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Which of the following substances is generally considered more acceptable in society than others?
Which of the following substances is generally considered more acceptable in society than others?
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Match the following statistics with their corresponding categories:
Match the following statistics with their corresponding categories:
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A significant proportion of disorderly behavior occurs shortly after pub closing times.
A significant proportion of disorderly behavior occurs shortly after pub closing times.
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The phrase 'sensible limits' refers to the acceptable limits of ______ consumption.
The phrase 'sensible limits' refers to the acceptable limits of ______ consumption.
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Study Notes
Drugs and Violence
- Correlation does not equal causation. Correlation is just one of 5 elements of causation.
- Alcohol is the drug most strongly associated with violence.
- Drunk people are more likely to fight.
- In 75% of homicides, at least one perpetrator is intoxicated; often both are drunk.
- Alcohol is a factor in 60-70% of homicides, 75% of stabbings, 70% of beatings, and 50% of domestic assaults in England.
- Alcohol is present in half of all crimes, according to Police Superintendents.
- Many people arrested have illegal drugs in their system at the time of arrest. This does not necessarily occur at the time of the crime.
- Drug sales/possession was the most common crime involving illegal drugs, with 79% of arrestees testing positive for illegal drugs. Burglary (68%), Robbery (65%), Larceny (64%), and Assault (48%) are other common crimes linked to drugs.
- Traffic offenses (42%) were also frequently linked with drugs.
Victim's Perception of Drug and Alcohol Use
- About 26% of violence victims reported the offender was using drugs or alcohol.
- Alcohol is seen as a significant issue in violence than illegal drugs and prescription drug abuse.
Theories on Drugs and Crime
- Pharmacological: Drug effects can make consumers aggressive; this effect is seen for many drugs but mitigated by dose.
- Economic Compulsive: Drug users commit crimes to obtain money for drugs.
- Market Influences: Illegal drug markets (drug turf wars) create crime.
Reducing Drug Use
- Ways to reduce drug use include reducing demand, reducing imports and reducing domestic production/distribution.
- Legalizing some drugs could reduce demand for others, or providing substitutes such as methadone for heroin.
- Enforcing drug laws (arresting, prosecuting) or encouraging drug testing by employers disincentivizes drug use.
- Reducing illegal drug import or production (customs, war on drugs), makes drug less accessible.
Alcohol and Violence
- 30% of probationary offenders reported alcohol problems and 58% of imprisoned individuals reported alcohol problems.
- Alcohol linked with a substantial proportion of violent incidents on college campuses.
Workplace Violence
- 35% of workplace violence victims believed the offender was consuming a drug or alcohol around the time of the incident.
- 47% of law enforcement officers and 35% of medical professionals' observed/said offenders consumed drugs and/or alcohol.
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This quiz explores the intricate relationship between drug and alcohol use and violence. It highlights statistics and correlations that reveal how intoxication contributes to various crimes, including homicides and assaults. Dive into the data that illustrates how prevalent these substances are in criminal activities.
