The Development of Pharmaceuticals Specific to Substance Use Disorders Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

The development of pharmaceuticals specific to substance use disorders has been delayed because

• A)those regions of the brain involved in the addictions are so widespread that no single pharmaceutical, or combination of pharmaceuticals, can work on every one.
• B)pharmaceutical companies view the demand as too limited to make the development of such medications worthwhile.
• C)the current generation of medications is sufficient to treat conditions associated with substance use disorders.
• D)there are new medications under development, which should revolutionize the treatment of substance use disorders.

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