Multiple Choice
Why have benzodiazepines replaced barbiturates as the medication that is most likely to be prescribed to help alleviate the symptoms of some anxiety disorders?
A) Because barbiturates are much easier to overdose on, thus providing an "easy" method for committing suicide.
B) Because barbiturates are so expensive that they can only be afforded by the very rich and affluent members of society.
C) Because barbiturates were found to have a link to cancer of the pancreas and liver.
D) Because barbiturates are far more addictive than are benzodiazepines.
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