By using qualitative research methods, de Visser and colleagues (2015) were able to determine that young people often avoid excessive drinking by
a. leaving alcohol at home when they go out
b. drinking alternative beverages, particularly energy drinks
c. smoking instead
d. drinking until they hit the “sweet spot”
Ans: D
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