Question

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 housing 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

Answer 1

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.