Prevalence rates for substance abuse disorders in the United States are
a. higher for men.
b. higher for women.
c. equal for both genders.
d. higher than anxiety disorders.
A
Prevalence rates for substance abuse disorders are highest in men. The remaining options are not true regarding substance abuse prevalence.
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