Which of the following statements about gender differences in American adolescents' drug use is TRUE?

A) Eighth-grade girls are less likely than eighth-grade boys to drink heavily.
B) Eighth-grade girls are more likely than eighth-grade boys to smoke cigarettes.
C) Eighth-grade boys are equally likely as eighth-grade girls to use illegal drugs.
D) all of the above

Answer: C

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