Which statement correctly explains why adolescents become addicted to smoking?
A. It is seen as a grotesque way to commit suicide, and therefore retaliate against parents.
B. It is glamorized by figures in popular culture, such as actors in pornographic films.
C. The nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive.
D. Adolescents think that smoking cigarettes is safer than using illicit drugs.
Answer: C
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