If a physician wanted to relieve a patient's anxiety with a treatment that carries a lesser risk of drowsiness, overdose, and slowed breathing, the physician should prescribe:
A) barbiturates.
B) alcohol.
C) benzodiazepines.
D) cocaine.

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Benzodiazepines are generally considered safer than barbiturates for treating anxiety because they have a lower risk of overdose and cause less drowsiness and respiratory depression.

If a Physician Wanted to Relieve a Patient's Anxiety with a Treatment