Which of the following individuals would potentially be at greatest risk of becoming a substance abuser?
1. A 17-year-old African American male from the inner city who dropped out of school; his mother is in prison.
2. A 23-year-old female of Asian descent who is in her second year of law school; her parents demand academic perfection.
3. A 45-year-old Hispanic businessman who is struggling financially; he and his wife have five children.
4. A 58-year-old suburban housewife of Irish descent whose children are grown; she is trying to borrow money to start an Internet business.
ANS: 1
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