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Collmarie

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How does race play a part in prescription drug abuse?
 
  a. Whites abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
  b. African Americans abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
  c. Hispanics abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.
  d. Race does not play a part in prescription drug abuse.

Question 2

DeJuan is a college student who initially used a drug that led to his use of cocaine and methamphetamine. Which drug did DeJuan most likely use initially?
 
  a. depressants
  b. hallucinogens
  c. marijuana
  d. alcohol



TheDev123

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. Whites abuse prescription drugs more than other racial-ethnic groups.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. marijuana



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