How Is a Gateway Substance Defined

question 12

Multiple Choice

How is a gateway substance defined?

• A) Recreational drug used occasionally
• B) Nonaddictive drug used daily
• C) Drug used to wean from stronger drugs
• D) Substance that can lead to use of stronger drugs

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Definitions:

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