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Which statement is NOT a sociocultural explanation for the cause of substance disorders?

A) Being a member of a low socioeconomic class contributes to substance abuse.
B) Regions with higher levels of unemployment have higher rates of alcoholism.
C) Substance use and dependence are more likely to occur in families in which substance use is valued or at least accepted.
D) Children whose needs are not met by parents grow up depending on others for comfort, and this may develop into a dependent relationship with a substance.

Sociocultural Explanation

An approach that explores how societal and cultural factors influence individuals and their behavior.

Substance Disorders

A range of conditions that affect an individual's use of substances like drugs or alcohol, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Socioeconomic Class

A division of society based on social and economic status, often influencing an individual's opportunities and life experiences.

  • Discuss the sociocultural, psychological, and biological influences contributing to the consumption of substances and the development of addiction.
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