Regarding psychoactive drug use, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. None of the addictive drugs have legitimate or healthful uses.
b. Some addictive drugs have been used for centuries in various cultures, in a search for insight.
c. Most Americans regularly use consciousness-altering drugs.
d. The key to healthy drug use is moderation.
ANSWER: a
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