Historically, Substance Use Has Been Occurring

question 26

Multiple Choice

Historically, substance use has been occurring

• A) since the early 1700s.
• B) only in the last 50 years.
• C) primarily in the urban areas of Europe and North America.
• D) for thousands of years.

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