According to Statistics Reported in Canada in 2002, Which Substance

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to statistics reported in Canada in 2002, which substance was associated with the greatest direct health care costs?

• A) cannabis
• B) alcohol
• C) cocaine
• D) tobacco
• E) ecstasy

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Definitions:

Musculoskeletal

Referring to the system of muscles and skeletons in the body and its related disorders.

Nephrology

The branch of medicine that deals with the functions and diseases related to the kidneys.

Colonoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a long, flexible camera to view the interior lining of the colon and rectum for diagnosis or treatment.

Gastrologist

Incorrect term for a medical specialist; the correct term is Gastroenterologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders.