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Unit 8 – Clinical Psychology
Topic 8.10
Why might drug therapies not always be effective in treating psychological disorders?
Drug therapies invariably have undesirable side effects that outweigh their benefits.
All patients develop tolerance to medications over time necessitating higher doses with each use.
Symptoms can return once medication is discontinued.
Patients always become dependent on the medication prescribed for their disorder.
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AP Psychology - 8.10 Evaluating Strengths, Weaknesses, and Empirical Support for Treatments of Disorders
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