According to a Longitudinal Study by Jerald Bachman and His

question 136

Multiple Choice

According to a longitudinal study by Jerald Bachman and his colleagues,by the time individuals reach their mid-twenties,_____ their use of alcohol and drugs.

• A)many would have reduced
• B)most would have increased
• C)almost all would have ceased
• D)most would have been addicted to

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