Statistically speaking, smoking cigarettes is group of answer choices

1. positively correlated with the use of illicit drugs
2. negatively correlated with the use of illicit drugs
3. related in an unknown fashion with illicit drugs
4. randomly related to the use of illicit drugs

Statistically speaking, smoking cigarettes is positively correlated with the use of illicit drugs.

Explanation:

Illicit drugs are the substances that either stimulate, or create hallucinogenic effects or inhibit the nervous system. Due to its addictive nature and the threats it poses to the health of the user, its use has been reprimanded globally and have been illegalized. And, many surveys have shown that the use of these gateway drugs like LSD, tobacco, marijuana is common among smokers and drinkers.