People who hold positive expectancies of drugs' effects are more likely to use them.

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This statement is true. Research has shown that individuals who believe that drugs will have positive effects on them are more likely to use them. This is known as the placebo effect and can lead to an increased risk of addiction or harm from drug use. It is important to educate people about the true effects and risks of drugs to reduce the influence of positive expectancies on their decision to use them.

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