Which international body is responsible for coordinating global drug control policies?
a) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Bank
What is the primary goal of drug control policies?
a) Reduce drug abuse and illegal trafficking
b) Increase pharmaceutical sales
c) Promote the use of alternative medicine
d) Support the entertainment industry
Which international treaty aims to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking?
a) Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961)
b) Paris Agreement
c) Geneva Convention
d) NAFTA Agreement
Which agency enforces drug laws in the United States?
a) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
b) NASA
c) CDC
d) IRS
What does the term “decriminalization” refer to in drug policies?
a) Removing criminal penalties for drug possession
b) Legalizing drug production
c) Increasing drug-related arrests
d) Allowing drug use without restrictions
Which country is known for its strict anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for drug trafficking?
a) Singapore
b) Canada
c) Portugal
d) Netherlands
Which policy focuses on treating drug addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal offense?
a) Harm reduction policies
b) Zero-tolerance policies
c) Mandatory minimum sentencing
d) Death penalty enforcement
Which drug is most commonly abused worldwide?
a) Cannabis
b) Cocaine
c) Heroin
d) LSD
What is a key component of harm reduction strategies?
a) Needle exchange programs
b) Increasing incarceration rates
c) Banning medical treatment
d) Limiting public awareness campaigns
Which U.S. law led to mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses?
a) Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
b) Affordable Care Act
c) Patriot Act
d) Civil Rights Act
Which country decriminalized all drugs in 2001 to focus on rehabilitation?
a) Portugal
b) United States
c) China
d) Germany
Which organization monitors global drug trends and publishes the World Drug Report?
a) UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
b) WHO (World Health Organization)
c) NATO
d) IMF
What is the purpose of drug scheduling under the Controlled Substances Act?
a) Classify drugs based on medical use and potential for abuse
b) Increase pharmaceutical company profits
c) Regulate agricultural exports
d) Promote recreational drug use
Which of the following is a Schedule I drug in the U.S.?
a) Heroin
b) Caffeine
c) Ibuprofen
d) Penicillin
What is a common criticism of the War on Drugs?
a) It disproportionately affects marginalized communities
b) It has completely eradicated drug abuse
c) It only targets large pharmaceutical companies
d) It reduces prison populations
What is one argument for legalizing marijuana?
a) It can generate tax revenue and reduce criminal activity
b) It increases addiction rates
c) It eliminates medical research
d) It promotes violent behavior
Which term refers to the illegal production and distribution of drugs?
a) Drug trafficking
b) Pharmaceutical manufacturing
c) Harm reduction
d) Drug scheduling
Which country is the largest producer of coca, the plant used to make cocaine?
a) Colombia
b) Mexico
c) Canada
d) Australia
Which synthetic opioid has contributed to the opioid crisis in many countries?
a) Fentanyl
b) Aspirin
c) Morphine
d) Paracetamol
What is a drug cartel?
a) An organized criminal group involved in drug trafficking
b) A government agency regulating pharmaceuticals
c) A legal network of pharmacies
d) A type of medical insurance
What does “narcotics” generally refer to?
a) Drugs that relieve pain and induce sleep
b) All legal prescription medications
c) Over-the-counter vitamins
d) Drugs that increase energy levels
Which U.S. state was the first to legalize recreational marijuana?
a) Colorado
b) Texas
c) Florida
d) New York
Which policy aims to reduce demand for drugs by focusing on prevention and education?
a) Demand reduction policies
b) Supply reduction policies
c) Zero-tolerance policies
d) Drug trafficking policies
Which region has experienced the highest levels of drug-related violence?
a) Latin America
b) Scandinavia
c) Eastern Europe
d) Antarctica
Which type of drug is commonly prescribed for pain relief but has a high potential for addiction?
a) Opioids
b) Antibiotics
c) Antidepressants
d) Antihistamines
Which organization supports global drug rehabilitation efforts?
a) World Health Organization (WHO)
b) NASA
c) FIFA
d) Federal Reserve
Which law allows U.S. states to set their own marijuana policies?
a) The Tenth Amendment
b) The Affordable Care Act
c) The First Amendment
d) The Patriot Act
Which approach focuses on both punishment and rehabilitation in drug control?
a) Balanced drug policy
b) Mandatory incarceration policy
c) Zero-tolerance approach
d) Full decriminalization
What is the primary goal of the Global Commission on Drug Policy?
a) Promote evidence-based drug policies
b) Increase drug-related penalties
c) Legalize all drugs worldwide
d) Support unregulated pharmaceutical sales
