According to a recent large-scale study of eighth- and tenth-graders, amongst the various risk factors, which of the following is the strongest predictor of substance abuse among?

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Peer relations were found to be the strongest predictor of substance abuse among eighth- and tenth-graders in the large-scale study mentioned. Genetic predisposition and ethnicity were also found to be risk factors but not as strong as peer relations. Monitoring in schools was not found to be a significant predictor.

According to a Recent Large-Scale Study of Eighth- and Tenth-Graders