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olgavictoria

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Which statement regarding substance use/abuse differences between adolescents and adults is true?
 
  a. Adolescents drink more often and in larger amounts.
 b. Adolescents are more likely to show cognitive and affective features associated with substance use and/or withdrawal.
  c. Adolescents' physiological dependence is less common than those among adults.
 d. Adolescents do not experience withdrawal.

Question 2

For how long would an adolescent have to show a maladaptive pattern of substance use to be diagnosed with substance dependence?
 
  a. 1 month
 b. 3 months
 c. 6 months
 d. 12 months



jennafosdick

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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