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Melani1276

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What is the major criteria for diagnosing substance abuse?
 
  a) tolerance
   b) harmful consequences
   c) withdrawal
   d) compulsive use

Question 2

Why is electroconvulsive therapy sometimes used instead of antidepressant medication in the treatment of severe depression?
 
  a) It is less expensive.
   b) It works more quickly.
   c) It has fewer side effects.
   d) It has a stronger theoretical rationale.


CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


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