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Evvie72

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Explain why alcohol and drug abuse are obstacles to healthy development. Identify three factors in your explanation.
 
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Based on the information in the case study, we would conclude that Jackie's socioeconomic status is:
 
  a. lower than that of her peers.
  b. about the same as that of her peers.
  c. higher than that of her peers.



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Answer to Question 1

First, cognitive factors exist. Alcohol and drug abuse decreases academic achievement. For example, research has identified a link between long-term marijuana use and lowered IQ. Second, students who abuse alcohol and drugs place themselves at risk for problems such as damage to their health, car accidents, and even suicide. And third, alcohol and drug users are less likely to exercise, and they're less likely to develop healthy mechanisms for coping with life's problems.

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Evvie72

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


peter

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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