What Is a Reason Why Many Youth Do Not Receive

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a reason why many youth do not receive substance abuse treatment?

• A) These programs are rarely offered during times that do not interfere with a typical public school schedule.
• B) There are many stigmas attached to seeking drug or alcohol treatment.
• C) Many families, especially minority families, cannot afford (or do not have adequate health insurance) to send their adolescent to treatment.
• D) It is difficult to actually meet the clinical criteria for "substance abuse"; therefore, it is hard to be accepted into one of these programs.

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