Question

summarizing information on drug use
fact is that while youre a teen (and even into your early 20s!), youre still growing and developing, and drug abuse during these years in particular can have a lasting impact. another fact to consider: the brain is much more vulnerable to addiction during these years. 90% of americans with a substance abuse problem started smoking, drinking or using other drugs before age 18. —“drug facts,” abovetheinfluence.com
which statement does this passage support?
○ drug use is a big problem in our country.
○ taking drugs can have emotional effects.
○ many people first do drugs at a young age.
○ some drugs are more common than others.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The passage focuses on drug use during teen/early 20s, not the country - wide problem. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The passage talks about growth, development, and addiction vulnerability, not emotional effects. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The fact that 90% of Americans with substance abuse problems started before age 18 supports that many people first use drugs at a young age. This matches.
• Option 4: The passage doesn't compare drug commonality. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Many people first do drugs at a young age.