Prescription Drugs

question 16

Multiple Choice

Prescription drugs

• A)are only used by a small number of illicit users.
• B)are typically only used if "street"drugs are unavailable.
• C)are safer and less addictive than recreational drugs.
• D)are commonly used in Canada.

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