All of the following statements about alcohol misuse in the United States are true except:

a. misuse of alcohol is involved in over 67% of child abuse cases, 80% of spouse abuse cases, and 83% of homicides
b. misuse of alcohol costs billions of dollars in lost productivity and absenteeism n the workplace
c. alcohol misuse is a growing problem among adolescents
d. alcohol misuse is on the decline because of public information efforts targeted primarily at youth


ANS: d

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Which of the following does not convey what social workers do online with clients?

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If you are a behavioral therapist, which of the following would you not endorse'?

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