Question

you have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in america. which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech? a. a government website with statistics on convictions for possession among adolescents under the age of 18 b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in america c. a recent article from cnn.com about a special home for teenagers addicted to drugs d. a website that provides support for parents whose children are in rehab

Explanation:

The assignment is about the effects of illegal drug - use on youth in America. A library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in America focuses on the legal drug - making industry and is not directly related to the effects of illegal drug use on youth. Options a, c, and d are all relevant to the topic as they deal with aspects of illegal drug use among youth like convictions, special homes for addicted teenagers, and support for parents of drug - using children.

Answer:

b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in America