Which of the Following Statements About Suicide Is Correct

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about suicide is correct?

• A) The suicide rate is high among African Americans but low among Native Americans.
• B) The suicide rate among adolescents in the U.S. is decreasing.
• C) For teenagers, suicide is the third leading cause of death after auto accidents and homicide.
• D) Females are more likely than males to die from suicide.

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Definitions:

Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found primarily in cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Amphetamines

Stimulant drugs that increase the activity of the nervous system to enhance alertness and physical performance.

Substance Use Disorder

A persistent pattern of use of a substance characterized by frequent intoxication; impairment of physical, social, or emotional well-being; and possible physical addiction.

Physical Addiction

A physiological dependency on a substance, characterized by the emergence of withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not consumed.