According to social control theory, what is one of the major causes of illicit drug use?
A. the anomie that prevails in modern, industrial society
B. an aberrant personality structure
C. an attempt at self-medication
D. the absence of a stake in conformity to the norms of conventional society
E. reinforcement of the administration of a psychoactive substance
Answer: D
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a. True b. False
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