According to the 2011 National Center on Addiction and Substance

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to the 2011 National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse sample,approximately how many 12-17 year-olds met criteria for substance abuse or dependence?

• A)5%
• B)12%
• C)15%
• D)25%

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Definitions:

Incompetence

The lack of ability, qualification, or capacity to perform a specified job or task effectively.

Personal Distress

Negative feelings and emotions that an individual experiences as a result of witnessing others in distress.

Dimensional Approach

A method of classifying characteristics or disorders on a spectrum rather than as categorical, binary states.

Categorical Approach

A method of classification based on discrete and distinct categories or groups.