Rather than turning to other coping strategies, such as talking about his problems or even taking a walk to burn off steam, John smokes pot to reduce stress, anxiety or sadness. This pattern of substance use is referred to as _________________

a. medicinal substance use
b. addictive substance use
c. social substance use
d. experimental substance use


Answer: A

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