In his classic study of marijuana use, "Becoming a Marijuana User," Howard Becker demonstrated that __________
a. marijuana is a substance that "hooks" users physiologically when they try it
b. most drug use initially occurs when an isolated individual tries the substance while alone
c. social interaction must occur for the new user to define and then to experience the appropriate feelings
d. unlike public perceptions of jazz musicians, marijuana use was not discovered in this group
e. marijuana use inevitably leads to heroin use despite the environments in which use occurs
Answer: c. social interaction must occur for the new user to define and then to experience the appropriate feelings
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