Between the early 2000s and today, the use of:
A) cigarettes has declined, while the use of alcohol has risen significantly.
B) cigarettes has declined, while the use of alcohol has remained stable.
C) alcohol has declined, while the use of cigarettes has risen significantly.
D) alcohol has declined, while the use of cigarettes has remained stable.
E) none of the above

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According to multiple surveys and studies, cigarette use has steadily declined over the past two decades, while alcohol use has remained relatively stable. Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) shows that from 2002 to 2018, the percentage of adults in the United States who smoked cigarettes dropped from 26% to 13.7%, while the percentage of adults who drank alcohol remained fairly constant at around 55%. Therefore, choice B is the best option.

Between the Early 2000s and Today, the Use Of