Clare is a 14-year-old female who lives with her 29-year-old mother and three younger siblings in a two-bedroom apartment in a h

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Clare is a 14-year-old female who lives with her 29-year-old mother and three younger siblings in a two-bedroom apartment in a h

ousing project. At school, Clare has acted out in class and has twice been held back a grade-level. Clare has been arrested for truancy, running away, and alcohol and drug use. What percent of physically assaulted or abused adolescents reported lifetime substance abuse or dependence? Select one: a. 6 percent b. 46 percent c. 17 percent d. 25 percent

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iVinArrow [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-09T23:50:12+03:00

Answer:

What percent of physically assaulted or abused adolescents reported lifetime substance abuse or dependence? Select one:

d. 25 percent

Explanation:

The study performed at the National Institute of Justice in 2003, called "Youth Victimization: Prevalence and Implications", Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Justice, showed a rate of lifetime substance abuse or dependence at approximately 25 percent for adolescents who had been physically assaulted or abused. This compares to a rate of approximately six percent for adolescents who had not been physically assaulted or abused.