The Average Age for the First Use of Nicotine Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

The average age for the first use of nicotine is

• A) 11 years of age, and it takes five years before dependence sets in.
• B) 13 years of age, and it takes three years before dependence sets in.
• C) 15 years of age, and it takes one year before dependence sets in.
• D) 18 years of age, and it takes less than six months before dependence sets in.

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