Question

you have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in america. which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech? a. a government website with statistics on convictions for possession among adolescents under the age of 18 b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in america c. a recent article from cnn.com about a special home for teenagers addicted to drugs d. a website that provides support for parents whose children are in rehab

Explanation:

The assignment is about the effects of illegal drug use on youth. Option b (a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in America) is not relevant to the effects of illegal drug use on youth. The pharmaceutical drug industry is about legal drugs, while the speech is about illegal drug use. Options a (statistics on illegal drug possession convictions among adolescents), c (article about a home for drug - addicted teenagers), and d (support for parents of rehab - bound children related to drug use) are related to illegal drug use among youth.

Answer:

B. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in America