Which of the following statements is true of narcotic drugs?

Question

Group of answer choices

The most commonly used narcotic drugs in the United States are the opiates.

Heroin is more dangerous than prescription opiates.

In 1900, heroin and morphine were made legal in the United States.

Heroin is not an addictive drug.

Answer 1

To evaluate the truth of the statements regarding narcotic drugs:

1. The most commonly used narcotic drugs in the United States are the opiates. - This statement is true, as opiates, including prescription painkillers, are widely used in the US.

2. Heroin is more dangerous than prescription opiates. - This statement is generally considered true as well. Heroin can be more easily abused and leads to a higher risk of overdose compared to many prescription opiates.

3. In 1900, heroin and morphine were made legal in the United States. - This statement is true. Both heroin and morphine were available and legally sold in the U.S. in the early 1900s.

4. Heroin is not an addictive drug. - This statement is false. Heroin is known to be highly addictive.

Considering the analysis above, all statements except the last one carry truth, while the last statement is definitely false. If you need to select only one answer, the statement about opiates being the most commonly used in the U.S. is appropriate to highlight.