If Krystal is like 21 percent of U.S. students, by twelfth grade she will __________.

A) smoke cigarettes regularly
B) have engaged in heavy drinking during the past month
C) have tried at least one highly addictive and toxic substance
D) have moved from substance use to abuse


Answer: C) have tried at least one highly addictive and toxic substance

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