According to a 2002 Longitudinal Study by Bachman and His

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to a 2002 longitudinal study by Bachman and his colleagues, by the time individuals reach their mid-twenties, _____ alcohol and drugs.

• A) many have reduced their use of
• B) most have increased their use of
• C) almost all have ceased their use of
• D) most have become addicted to

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Definitions:

Charleston

A historic city in the state of South Carolina, known for its significant role in early American history, including the slave trade.

Lowcountry

A geographic and cultural region along the coast of South Carolina, Georgia, and northeast Florida, known for its unique history and cultural heritage.

Mulattoes

Historically a term used to describe individuals born of one white parent and one black parent, but now considered outdated and offensive.

Lower South

Geographical region of the United States, often referencing the states most dependent on slave labor and that seceded first during the Civil War.