Your parents just found illegal substances in your younger brother's backpack.He is a good student and does well in sports.He told your parents that he has not used the drugs yet and was only interested in trying them.Considering what you learned in your developmental course, how likely is this?

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Research shows that experimentation is one of the major reasons adolescents use substances, and it is not uncommon for adolescents to be curious about trying things they have heard about or seen. Therefore, it is possible that the younger brother was telling the truth when he said he had only intended to try the drugs.

Your Parents Just Found Illegal Substances in Your Younger Brother's