Which of the Following Is a Problem with Many of the Drugs

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem with many of the drugs used to treat insomnia?

• A)People can become dependent on the drugs and cannot sleep without them.
• B)These drugs do not actually encourage sleep.
• C)People tend to develop a sensitivity to the drugs (i.e.,the same dose has a greater effect over time.)
• D)Nothing; when take correctly,sedatives are the best treatment for difficulty sleeping.

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