How Is Alcohol Use Related to Early Maturation in Boys

question 61

Multiple Choice

How is alcohol use related to early maturation in boys?

• A) They tend to use alcohol earlier and persist in this use into early adulthood.
• B) They tend to stop using alcohol earlier than late-maturing boys.
• C) They tend to not use alcohol due to their increased athleticism.
• D) They tend to use alcohol less often than their late-maturing peers.

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