Question

how does abstinence from harmful substances benefit a persons mental health?
○ they will try to seek professional help to stay clean.
○ they will have more time for regular exercise.
○ they can become independent from their peers.
○ they will learn how to regulate their moods naturally.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "They will try to seek professional help to stay clean" focuses on seeking help, not a direct mental health benefit from abstinence itself.
• "They will have more time for regular exercise" relates to time for exercise, not a direct mental health benefit of abstinence.
• "They can become independent from their peers" is about peer independence, not mental health.
• "They will learn how to regulate their moods naturally" directly relates to mental health, as mood regulation is a key aspect of mental well - being, and abstinence from harmful substances allows the person to develop natural mood - regulating mechanisms.

Answer:

D. They will learn how to regulate their moods naturally.