The Most Effective Way to Prevent Teens from Having Later

question 5

Multiple Choice

The most effective way to prevent teens from having later (e.g.,in adulthood) substance abuse problems is to

• A) moderately punish them for any indications of interest in the problem behaviors
• B) closely monitor their peer relationships
• C) engage in tertiary prevention efforts
• D) prevent initiation into the problem behavior in the first place

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