Question

sam tells you how shocked she was to learn that jack is injecting heroin now instead of taking the oxycodone that the doctor had prescribed. shes deeply concerned about her brother and has reached out to you for help. upon researching the issue, you find the information to the right. based on the info, why do you think going from prescription opioids to heroin is pretty common? people who are addicted to prescription opioids are at risk for heroin addiction. prescription opioids arent a risk factor for heroin abuse. people who are addicted to oxycodone usually dont end up using heroin. heroin is much more expensive than prescription opioids on the black market, so people are unlikely to switch from prescriptions to heroin

Explanation:

The text states that nearly 80% of heroin users in the U.S. today have previously been addicted to prescription opioids. Also, if they can't get prescriptions, heroin is accessible and cheaper on the black market. The first option aligns with this as it says people addicted to prescription opioids are at risk for heroin addiction. The second option is wrong as the text shows prescription opioids are a risk factor. The third option is incorrect as the text implies the opposite. The fourth option is wrong because the text says heroin is cheaper.

Answer:

People who are addicted to prescription opioids are at risk for heroin addiction.