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Final Exam: Factors Influencing Drug Effects, Drug Schedules, Societal Views on Drug Use, and Safe Drug Consumption Sites

This Final Exam contains 4 questions (5 points each) and is worth a total of 20 points. Response length should be approximately 1 page per question, for a total length of at least 4 pages (excludes title page, references, etc.)
Your responses must contain the following:
Completeness in responding to all parts of the questions
Demonstrated knowledge of subject material using one’s own words
Citations to book content or outside sources to support comments using APA format (at least four needed)
Submissions must be on Blackboard Assignment section
Paper should be well-written and organized, concise, and free from grammatical errors
Word document using 12 point font and APA format
Question 1 
Describe three factors that can influence the time course of the behavioral effect of a drug, and show that you understand how each factor influences the time course. Be specific and include references to support each factor.
Question 2 
Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals that are used to make drugs are classified into five distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependency potential. Name and discuss these schedules and the impact they have on society.
Question 3 
Illicit drug use continues to stimulate debate. What affect has drug usage played in the way society views drugs and those who use them? Who is most at risk to become addicted? 
Question 4 
Explain the concept of safe drug consumption sites. How do these safe drug consumption sites combat drug overdoses and the spread of blood-borne illnesses? What does research show about their effectiveness?