Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Substance Abuse

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding substance abuse and teenagers?

• A)Marijuana is the most frequently abused substance by teenagers.
• B)Opioid overdosing is on the decline secondary to better education on the hazards.
• C)Heroin is now purer than in the past, sometimes laced with fentanyl.
• D)Opioids when legally prescribed are safe and rarely lead to the use of street drugs.

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