Which of the Following Is True of Substance Abuse Among

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of substance abuse among juvenile offenders?

• A) Nearly all young offenders entering juvenile detention self-report drug use at some point in their lives.
• B) Very few juvenile detainees test positive for drug use at the time of their offense.
• C) Less than 20 percent of young offenders entering juvenile detention have used drugs in the previous six months.
• D) Substance abuse is a cause of delinquent behavior among juvenile offenders rather than one of its forms.

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