Most authorities agree that the addicts involvement with crime is not a direct effect of the drug itself.Turning to crime is usually the only way to get that much money.The addicts crimes are nearly always thefts or other crimes against?property.?
Federal penalties for illegal narcotics usage were established under the Harris on Act of 1914.The Act provides that illegal possession of narcotics is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.Sentences can range from 2 to 10 years for the first offense,5 to 20 years for the second,and 10 to 20 years for further offenses.?
Illegal sale of narcotics can mean a fine of $20,000 and a sentence from 20 to 40 years for later offenses.A person who sells narcotics to someone under 18 is refused parole and probation,even for the first offense.If the drug is heroin,he can be sentenced to life imprisonment or to death.
1. What is the topic of this passage??
A.How to cure a drug addict.?
B.Heroin and narcotic.?
C. The harm of the drugs and the anti?drug measures taken by the government.
D.The American laws. ?
2. An addict cannot continue his eduction or work at a job,because of____?
A.his concentration on getting drugs?
B.his personality?
C.his emotional problems?
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