A use reduction approach (MacCoun, 1998) is primarily aimed at reducing levels of use but:

a. Some unintended effects can result
b. Gains in one direction may be offset by losses in others
c. Making a drug illegal to reduce its use may lead to crime to obtain the drug
d. All of the above


Ans: D

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