Which of the following has been found to be true about binge drinking among U.S. adolescents?

A. Females engage in more binge drinking than males.
B. Binge drinking has declined among high school seniors since 1980.
C. Binge drinking has increased for students in the tenth grade in recent years.
D. Binge drinking has increased for students in the eighth grade in recent years.


Answer: B

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