One of the Most Important Protective Factors for Drug Use

question 33

Multiple Choice

One of the most important protective factors for drug use is

• A)having to work for your spending money.
• B)having been punished for fighting.
• C)knowing adults who use drugs.
• D)believing that there are strong sanctions against substance use at school.

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