Teens have a number of misconceptions about drug use. The one that is most common and most dangerous is that:

A. prescription drugs are safer than street drugs.
B. energy drinks do not contain psychoactive substances.
C. smoking an occasional cigarette cannot lead to addiction.
D. legalizing marijuana means it is relatively harmless.


Answer: A

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A) a subtype of Alzheimer dementia. B) a form of delirium caused by coronary heart disease. C) the first stage of dementia caused by Parkinson disease. D) an amnestic disorder often caused by alcoholism.

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