Drugs That Act Primarily on the Brain and Significantly Reduce

question 271

Multiple Choice

Drugs that act primarily on the brain and significantly reduce the symptoms of psychological disorders are called

• A) antidepressants.
• B) antipsychotics.
• C) psychotropics.
• D) psychopharmics.

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