According to a recent large-scale study of eighth- and tenth-graders, among the various risk factors, which of the following is the strongest predictor of substance abuse?
A) Monitoring in schools
B) Genetic predisposition
C) Ethnicity
D) Peer relations

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Peer relations are often the strongest predictor of substance abuse among adolescents, as peers can significantly influence behavior and attitudes towards substance use.

According to a Recent Large-Scale Study of Eighth- and Tenth-Graders