Factors That Are Correlated with Higher Rates of Drug Use

question 39

Multiple Choice

Factors that are correlated with higher rates of drug use are known as

• A)causal factors.
• B)drug profiles.
• C)risk factors.
• D)weaknesses.

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Definitions:

PTSD

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

9/11

The date, September 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks occurred in the United States, targeting the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon.

Occupational Segregation

The division of labor by gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics, leading to different groups being channelled into different types of jobs.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed, which is a measure often used in research studies as an indicator of socioeconomic status and job opportunities.