The patient chart reveals several past behaviors associated with substance use. Using your knowledge that certain age cohorts have high risk with morbidity associated with substance use disorder, what groups of individuals does this include?
1. Pregnant women
2. Children 16 to 18 years of age
3. College students
4. Older adults in the baby-boom generation
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
B
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