Which statement regarding substance use/abuse differences between adolescents and adults is true?
A) Adolescents drink more often and in larger amounts.
B) Adolescents are more likely to show cognitive and affective features associated with substance use and/or withdrawal.
C) Adolescents' physiological dependence is less common than those among adults.
D) Adolescents do not experience withdrawal.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adolescents are more likely to show cognitive and affective features associated with substance use and/or withdrawal, such as impulsivity, risk-taking behavior, and emotional dysregulation. However, adolescents generally use substances less frequently and in smaller quantities than adults. Physical dependence and withdrawal are less common among adolescents because their substance use tends to be less chronic and intense than adults.

Which Statement Regarding Substance Use/abuse Differences Between Adolescents and Adults