The Sharp Rise in Heroin Abuse in Recent Years Stems

question 13

Multiple Choice

The sharp rise in heroin abuse in recent years stems in large part from

• A) alcoholism.
• B) opioid prescription addiction.
• C) gateway drug use in one's adolescent years.
• D) family and employment challenges.

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