Question

Conservative politicians generally advocate a strict program of antidrug law enforcement and costly drug sentences, with the goals of removing dealers from the streets, disrupting supply lines, and eliminating sources of supply. These strict programs have done what?

A. dramatically reduced drug use in America
B. little to discourage widespread drug use
C. reduced drug use among teenagers
D. reduced the use of marijuana

Answer 1

The correct response is Option B. Strict and conservative programs have done little to discourage widespread drug use.

Step-by-step explanation:

A 2019 report by the OAS and CICAD says that in the Americas, tobacco is the only substance that seems to be decreasing in use in recent years (and notice that tobacco use is legal). The report states that the use of marijuana is increasing and that 50 percent of countries in the Americas have also reported greater cocaine use. Drug use continues to evolve and this presents a challenge to health care systems and the government. For example, one of the growing categories is the use of pharmaceuticals without having a doctor's prescription.