Which of the Following Is True About Substance Abuse

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about substance abuse?

• A)In 2010,the percentage of individuals who engaged in binge drinking increased considerably in the middle and late adulthood years.
• B)Substance abuse among older adults is an "invisible epidemic" in the United States.
• C)The frequency of binge drinking (defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on one occasion in the past 30 days)was lowest among older adults.
• D)Screening questionnaires are appropriate for eliminating substance abuse among for older adults.

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