Mike was always interested in being popular, so during his sophomore year in high school he began to use marijuana so he would fit in. After using it for little over a year, he began to need it to relax and also had to use more of it to get the same effect. He then started to use cocaine to get the same effect. He noticed that, when he was not under the influence of the drug, he felt irritable and anxious.
-Judging only from what you know of Mike,what risk factor played the biggest role in his drug use?
A)dysfunctional family
B)a thrill-seeking personality
C)poverty
D)a drug-using peer group

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mike's drug use began in his sophomore year of high school, which is a time when peer influence becomes more important. He began using marijuana to fit in with his peers, and later began using cocaine to get the same effects. This suggests that his drug use was influenced by his drug-using peer group.

Mike Was Always Interested in Being Popular, So During His