The Text Recommends Total Abstinence as the Best Criterion by Which

question 10

True/False

The text recommends total abstinence as the best criterion by which to measure treatment success.

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Definitions:

Devastating Toll

A severe negative impact or consequence, often referring to loss of life, extensive damage, or significant hardship.

Cause

A factor or situation that brings about an effect or a change, or the reason something happens.

Plague

A deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, historically resulting in widespread epidemics and significant mortality, such as during the Black Death.

Racial Inequalities

Refers to the disparities in income, wealth, education, and opportunities based on race.