Ryan is a 15-year-old high school freshman whose increasing use of drugs is endangering his own health and interfering with his performance in school.A factor that is most likely contributing to his drug use is that he

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Ryan's lack of direction and purpose in his life may be contributing to his drug use as he may be using drugs as a way to cope with his feelings of uncertainty and confusion. This is a common reason for drug use among teenagers. Option A is not likely as Ryan's drug use suggests he wants to fit in with the peer group who use drugs. Option B is also not likely as Ryan's drug use indicates that he may have an accurate understanding of the extent to which his peers use drugs. Option C is not likely as Ryan's drug use suggests he may not fully understand the physical and psychological costs of using drugs.

Ryan Is a 15-Year-Old High School Freshman Whose Increasing Use