In the 1990s, a decline in crack abuse was followed by __________.

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Research studies have shown that a decline in crack abuse in the 1990s was followed by a decline in violent crime rates and homicides. However, this decline was partially offset by an increase in heroin abuse, which led to an increase in drug-related deaths and other associated problems. Therefore, option D, which states that there was a decline in both violent crime and homicide rates, is the best choice.

In the 1990s, a Decline in Crack Abuse Was Followed