Which of the Following Statements Defines the Term "Antecedents

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements defines the term "antecedents"?

A) They are characteristics that predict later initiation of drug use.
B) They are variables that are statistically related to some other variables, such as drug use.
C) They are substances that cause one to escalate to more deviant forms of drug use.
D) They are those forms of drug use that are not considered either normal or acceptable by the society at large.