Phlebotomy Technician Program Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing. As a phlebotomy technician you are an important member of the clinical laboratory team.
Chapter 11 â Drugs: Use, Abuse, and Control Multiple Choice Questions 1. What is the most commonly used illicit drug among persons aged 12 and older? A. cocaine B. marijuana C. heroin D. methamphetamine E. alcohol Answer: B Page(s): 220 Objective(s): 1 2. The highest rates of illicit drug use occur among adults aged __________________. A. 16-18 B. 18-20 C. 20-22 D. 20-24 Answer: B Page(s): 221 Objective(s): 1 3. The most common form of drug use among teens aged 12-13 is ___________________.
(Baby Boomers) In 2007, the rate of past year use in this age group [persons aged 50 to 59] was 9.4 percent for any illicit drug, 5.7 percent for marijuana, and 4.0 percent for nonmedical use of prescription drugs.Estimated Prevalence of Marijuana Use in the US, 2013).  Marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug in 2013. There were 19.8 million past month users in 2013 (7.5 percent of those aged 12 or older), which was similar to the number and rate in 2012 (18.9 million or 7.3 percent).