Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Adolescents

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that adolescents are more likely to use and abuse drugs?

• A)the adolescent's belief that the risks of drug use are low
• B)drugs being readily available.
• C)drug use by their peers being viewed as acceptable
• D)the adolescent's brain systems that restrain risk­taking being more mature than those involved in reward pleasure-seeking

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