Which of the following best captures the changes in adolescent substance use over the last two decades,as recorded by Monitoring the Future?
A) Alcohol use has increased while cigarette use has dramatically decreased.
B) Alcohol use has increased while illicit drug use has decreased.
C) Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has remained relatively stable.
D) Alcohol use has decreased while other drug use has increased dramatically, particularly after the legalization of marijuana.

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Monitoring the Future records show that alcohol use among adolescents has decreased significantly over the past two decades, while other drug use (including both illicit and prescription drugs) has remained relatively stable. Cigarette use has also decreased, but not as dramatically as alcohol use. While marijuana legalization has led to increased use among adults, there has not been a significant increase in adolescent marijuana use.

Which of the Following Best Captures the Changes in Adolescent