Which of the Following Best Describes the Classification of Experimental

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the classification of experimental substance use?

• A)trying a substance once or perhaps a few times out of curiosity and then not using it again
• B)using a substance during social activities with one or more friends
• C)using a substance to relieve an unpleasant emotional state such as sadness, anxiety, stress, or loneliness
• D)becoming dependent on regular use of the substance to feel good physically or psychologically

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Definitions:

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Climate Change

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