Adolescents in the Family Matters Program Reported

question 119

Multiple Choice

Adolescents in the Family Matters program reported

• A) no change in alcohol and cigarette use at three months but a marked decline at one year.
• B) lower alcohol and cigarette use at three months, but the positive effect seemed to wear off about one year after the program had been completed.
• C) no change in alcohol use but a marked decrease in cigarette smoking.
• D) lower alcohol and cigarette use at three months and at one year after the program had been completed.

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