How is a gateway substance defined?
a. Recreational drug used occasionally
b. Nonaddictive drug used daily
c. Drug used to wean from stronger drugs
d. Substance that can lead to use of stronger drugs
ANS: D
A gateway drug is a substance that creates a high that can lead to the use of stronger drugs.
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