Question

of the following substances or substance groups, which is the only one where illicit use patterns are higher in those between 12 and 17 years old than those who are 18 to 25 years of age?
a inhalants
b psychotherapeutics
c marijuana
d cocaine

Explanation:

Inhalants are substances that are inhaled to produce a psychoactive (mind - altering) effect. Adolescents (12 - 17 years old) are more likely to use inhalants compared to young adults (18 - 25 years old). This is because inhalants are often easily accessible household items (such as glue, paint thinner) that adolescents may experiment with out of curiosity. Psychotherapeutics (prescription drugs misused for non - medical purposes like painkillers for non - pain related psychoactive effects) are more likely to be misused by older age groups who may have better access to prescriptions. Marijuana and cocaine use patterns generally show higher prevalence in the 18 - 25 age group as they may have more resources and social connections to obtain these substances.

Answer:

A. Inhalants