Which of the Following Best Captures the Changes in Adolescent

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the changes in adolescent substance use over the last two decades,as recorded by Monitoring the Future?

• A) Alcohol use has increased while cigarette use has dramatically decreased.
• B) Alcohol use has increased while illicit drug use has decreased.
• C) Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has remained relatively stable.
• D) Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has increased dramatically, particularly after the legalization of marijuana.

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Definitions:

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Sedation

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Intubation

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