Why Has the Attempt to Reduce the Drug Supply from Other

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why has the attempt to reduce the drug supply from other countries not reduced the rate of adolescent substance abuse?

• A)Most smugglers are still able to find a way to bring drugs in.
• B)Local residents account for most of the illegal drug traffic.
• C)The drugs most abused by adolescents are alcohol and tobacco,which are easily available.
• D)Drug abusers are traveling to other countries to obtain their supply.

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