One of the Biggest Controversies Concerning the Use of Drugs

question 93

Multiple Choice

One of the biggest controversies concerning the use of drugs like Ritalin to treat individuals with ADHD is that

• A)the vast majority of individuals with the disorder are not prescribed the drug.
• B)while Ritalin is a cure for the disorder, most people see it only as a temporary treatment.
• C)so far, there is not much evidence that individuals who took the drug as children function better as adults.
• D)the effects fail to wear off when the drug dose is increased.

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