Which Statement About the Relationship Between Children's Alcohol and Drug

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the relationship between children's alcohol and drug use and having friends with these behaviours has NOT been supported by research?

• A)Adolescents select friends who are similar to themselves in terms of drinking and drug use.
• B)Peer socialization influences drug and alcohol use.
• C)Adolescents' use of alcohol and drugs and their friends' use of alcohol and drugs mutually reinforce each other.
• D)Adolescents who use alcohol and drugs do not have close friends.

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