Which population group is unaffected by substance-abuse disorders?
a. female teenagers c. older adults
b. male professionals, ages 24 to 45 d. none of the above
D
In the United States, substance-abuse disorders affect males and females, all ethnic groups, and all persons of all levels of education and income. From newborns to the elderly, all ages can be affected.
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