According to the Elliott Research,which Is Not an Important Association

question 87

Multiple Choice

According to the Elliott research,which is not an important association between substance abuse and delinquency?

• A)Alcohol abuse seems to be a cause of marijuana and other drug abuse.
• B)Marijuana use is a cause of multiple drug use.
• C)Youths who use prescription pain medications engage in more serious delinquent acts.
• D)Youths who commit felonies started off with minor delinquent acts.

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