Which statement is true about smoking in adolescence?
a. Smoking is related to other high-risk behaviors.
b. Smoking is more common among athletes.
c. Smoking is less common when the adolescent's parent(s) smokes.
d. Smoking among adolescents is becoming more prevalent.
ANS: A
Cigarettes are considered a gateway drug. Teenagers who smoke are 11.4 times more likely to use an illicit drug. Teens who refrain from smoking often have a desire to succeed in athletics. If a parent smokes, it is more likely that the teen will smoke. Cigarette smoking has declined among all groups since the 1990s.
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