Which term is listed as a type of substance abuse in the material?

• A. Experimental
• B. Social
• C. Habitual use
• D. Occasional use

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is how substance use patterns are described in educational material. Experimental use means trying a substance to see what it’s like, often for the first time. It’s listed as a type of substance use because it represents an initial stage of trying drugs that can lead to more regular or problematic use, which is how many resources frame the progression of substance involvement. The other terms describe how often or where use happens—socially, occasionally, or habitually—without labeling them as a distinct type of substance abuse in many materials. So experimental use best fits the classification the material uses for a type of substance abuse.