The Personal and Social Costs of Alcoholism ______

question 136

Multiple Choice

The personal and social costs of alcoholism ______.

• A) are somewhat less than those associated with nicotine use
• B) are similar to those associated with chronic marijuana use
• C) are exceeded only by the costs associated with illicit drug use
• D) exceed those of all illicit drugs combined

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