Regarding Substance Abuse in Adolescence,which of the Following Is TRUE

question 108

Multiple Choice

Regarding substance abuse in adolescence,which of the following is TRUE?

• A)Use of alcohol by high school seniors is higher now than it was in 1980.
• B)Cigarette smoking has dropped nearly 50 percent since 1996 among eighth-graders.
• C)Binge drinking is more common among females than males.
• D)Most teens view cigarette smoking in a positive light.

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