The Strongest Factor in Determining Teenagers' Decreasing Use of Drugs

question 5

Multiple Choice

The strongest factor in determining teenagers' decreasing use of drugs is

• A) stress
• B) genetics
• C) drug availability
• D) beliefs about the harmfulness of drugs.

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