Panic disorder is MOST common in which of the following groups?
a. children and preteens
b. adolescents and young adults
c. middle-aged adults
d. the elderly
B
Panic disorder tends to occur in relatively young persons, with onset common sometime between adolescence and the mid-30s. There is a significant correlation between panic disorder and substance abuse. In many cases, the abuse problem may occur because the individuals with panic disorder treat their symptoms with alcohol or other substances. There is also a possible genetic component to panic disorder in that persons are more likely to develop the disorder if their identical twin also has it. There is also a significant increased risk for panic disorder in children of individuals with the condition.
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