The Gateway Model of Addiction Proposes That Peers Lead the Addict

question 18

True/False

The Gateway model of addiction proposes that peers lead the addict through a "gateway" to drugs.​

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SES

An acronym for Socioeconomic Status, which refers to an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Authoritarian Parenting Style

A parenting approach characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, where parents enforce strict rules and expect obedience.

Physical Punishment

The use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain, but not injury, for purposes of correction.

Mental Health Problems

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