Which of the following factors would increase a college student's risk of prescription drug abuse?
A) Parents who are strongly opposed to drugs
B) Growing up in a religious environment
C) Academic and social pressures
D) A roommate who smokes marijuana

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Academic and social pressures can cause stress and anxiety, leading some college students to turn to prescription drugs as a way of coping. This can also lead to a tendency to misuse or abuse prescription drugs. Parents who are opposed to drugs or growing up in a religious environment may actually act as protective factors against prescription drug abuse. A roommate who smokes marijuana could potentially expose the student to drug use, but it would not necessarily increase their risk of prescription drug abuse specifically.

Which of the Following Factors Would Increase a College Student's