Which Statement Best Represents a Valid Criticism of the Use

question 203

Multiple Choice

Which statement best represents a valid criticism of the use of drugs to treat mental disorders

• A) Drugs are simply sedating patients rather than treating them, and drug treatments are very expensive. 
• B) Psychoactive drugs may produce superficial treatment but do not provide a cure, as evidenced by high relapse rates when the drug is discontinued. 
• C) Drugs appear to be effective only because they are prescribed to individuals who are likely to experience spontaneous remission. 
• D) Psychoactive drugs are all very addictive and there is a large withdrawal effect when the drugs are discontinued.

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