Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Die

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is most likely to die as a result of suicide?

• A) Jim, a 60-year-old
• B) Zack, an 8-year-old
• C) Alice, a 23-year-old
• D) Laura, a 4-year-old

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Definitions:

Drug Abuse

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Addiction

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