1951: NARCOTICS AND TEENAGERS

The video discusses the narcotics trade as a global business, highlighting its efficiency and widespread impact. It addresses the issue of victims across all countries and the global nature of the problem, as noted by the United Nations. The origins of narcotics are traced back to poppy fields in Asiatic countries, where opium is produced. The video also differentiates between opium derivatives, emphasizing the medical necessity of morphine and the illegal status of heroin.

What is the primary challenge in combating the narcotics business?

• Insufficient funding

• Limited public awareness

• Inefficiency compared to the drug rings

• Lack of international cooperation

How does the narcotics problem affect different countries?

• It affects only economically disadvantaged regions

• It is a global issue affecting all nations

• It is limited to developing countries

• It is primarily a problem in urban areas

What is the starting point of the international narcotics trade?

• Distribution centers

• Local street dealers

• Opium poppy fields in Asiatic countries

• Manufacturing plants

Which of the following is a legal derivative of opium?

• Cocaine

• Morphine

• Heroin

• Methamphetamine

Why is heroin considered an outlawed drug?

• It is not addictive

• It is only used in specific countries

• It is too expensive to produce

• It has no medical use