Harold started using drugs when he was 17.By the time Harold turned 20 he was living on the streets.According to Merton,Henry is a/n
A) conformist.
B) innovator.
C) ritualist.
D) retreatist.
E) rebel.

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According to Merton's strain theory, a retreatist is someone who rejects both societal goals and the means of achieving them, often withdrawing from society, which aligns with Harold's situation of living on the streets and using drugs.

Harold Started Using Drugs When He Was 17