Which of the following statements best characterizes what is currently known about people with a mental disorder who also engage in alcohol and substance use?
A) They are much more likely to offend because the effect of alcohol and substance use is to make existing symptoms more severe.
B) They are much more likely to offend, but the precise reason(s) why remain(s) uncertain at present.
C) Alcohol and substance use has not been shown to significantly raise or lower their risk of offending.
D) They are much less likely to offend because alcohol and substance use is a form of "self-medication" that helps to calm them.
E) They are much less likely to offend, but the precise reason(s) why remain(s) uncertain at the present time.
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