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Neil took 30 times the therapeutic dose of alprazolam in a suicide attempt. The EMTs arriving on the scene appeared somewhat relieved when they found out it was an overdose of alprazolam and not barbiturates. Why?
 
  a) Benzodiazepines do not depress respiratory centers like barbiturates
  b) Benzodiazepines have a much slower absorption rate than barbiturates.
  c) Alprazolam is nontoxic and occurs in the body naturally.
  d) Alprazolam is a long-acting benzodiazepine and takes several hours to produce an effect.

Question 2

What have we learned from studies of alcohol and behavior using the balanced placebo design?
 
  a) Beliefs have more influence on behavior than alcohol consumption does
  b) Women are more likely to drink when they are with friends.
  c) Alcohol consumption varies based on what an individual believes will happen.
  d) Men become violent when intoxicated, but women do not.



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Answer to Question 2

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