In accordance with stepping-stone theory of marijuana use, a recent study conducted in Montreal of rave participants found that experimentation with substances was:
A) Curvilinear
B) Linear
C) Quadratic
D) Exponential

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The stepping-stone theory proposes that individuals start with experimenting with easily accessible, mild drugs such as alcohol and tobacco, and then move onto more potent drugs like marijuana and then eventually, other illicit drugs. A linear pattern would support this theory, with a gradual progression from one substance to the next. In this study of rave participants, the findings showed a linear relationship between marijuana use and subsequent use of other drugs, which is consistent with the stepping-stone theory.

In Accordance with Stepping-Stone Theory of Marijuana Use, a Recent