Which one of the following is a true statement?
A. During the 1970s and the initial stages of the “War on Drugs,” it was estimated that 3 to 5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem. Since the initiation of the “War on Drugs,” the percentage of substance abuse in the United States has declined.
B. During the 1970s and the initial stages of the “War on Drugs,” it was estimated that 3 to 5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem. Since the initiation of the “War on Drugs,” substance abuse in the United States has increased.
C. During the 1970s and the initial stages of the “War on Drugs,” it was estimated that 3 to 5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem. Since the initiation of the “War on Drugs,” the percentage of substance abuse in the United States has stayed the same.
D. During the 1970s and the initial stages of the “War on Drugs,” it was estimated that 3 to 5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem. Since the initiation of the “War on Drugs,” the percentage of substance abuse in the United States increased for minority populations.
Answer: B. During the 1970s and the initial stages of the “War on Drugs,” it was estimated that 3 to 5 percent of the population had a substance abuse problem. Since the initiation of the “War on Drugs,” substance abuse in the United States has increased.
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