When liquor was banned in 1920, hospitalizations for alcoholism and related diseases plummeted; in 1933, when Prohibition was repealed, alcohol-related illnesses rose sharply again. Legalization of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana would not curb abuse of those substances.
a) true beyond a reasonable doubt
b) probably true
c) possibly true or possibly false
The answer is (C) possibly true or possibly false - We do not know for sure that legalizing drugs will either increase or decrease its abuse.
This time I disagree. Statistics are cites about alcohol related diseases. I think the statement is probably true as applied to legalizing drugs.
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Also note the correction -- CITED (not cites).
To determine whether the statement is true or false, we need to consider the available evidence and think critically about the potential outcomes of legalizing drugs.
When analyzing the effects of alcohol prohibition in the 1920s and its subsequent repeal in 1933, it is true that hospitalizations for alcoholism and related diseases decreased during the prohibition era and increased after its repeal. However, it is important to note that correlation does not necessarily imply causation.
There were various factors that contributed to the changes in alcohol-related hospitalizations during the time of prohibition and its repeal. Prohibition led to a black market for alcohol, which resulted in the consumption of poorly produced liquor that was sometimes contaminated and caused severe health issues. Additionally, the ban on alcohol consumption may have discouraged some individuals from seeking medical attention for alcohol-related illnesses.
On the other hand, the legalization of drugs like cocaine, heroin, and marijuana could have both positive and negative effects. While legalization may lead to increased availability and potentially more cases of drug abuse, it could also allow for regulated and safer consumption, reduce the profits of illegal drug trade, and provide resources for addiction treatment and harm reduction.
Ultimately, the effects of drug legalization on abuse rates are uncertain and can vary based on multiple factors such as regulations, availability, education, and support systems. Therefore, the statement that legalization of cocaine, heroin, and marijuana would not curb abuse of those substances is possibly true or possibly false.