Regarding Tranquilizers, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 248

Multiple Choice

Regarding tranquilizers, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Doctors prescribe benzodiazepine tranquilizers to alleviate nervousness and stress.
• B)At normal dosages, tranquilizers cause drowsiness, shakiness, and confusion.
• C)The legally prescribed tranquilizers have not been shown to be addictive even at high dosages or when used over a long period of time.
• D)Rohypnol is ten times more potent than Valium.

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