Drug Use Before the Age of 18

question 38

Multiple Choice

Drug use before the age of 18:

• A) is rare because it is illegal.
• B) is statistically lower than drug use at age 15.
• C) predicts later drug abuse.
• D) usually only involves experimentation with alcohol.

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Definitions:

Cultural Background

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Schizophrenia

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Mental Health Disorder

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Biopsychosocial Approach

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