Which of the following were once widely prescribed for weight loss or depression, but today, their main legitimate medical uses are to treat childhood hyperactivity and overdoses of depressant drugs?
A)amphetamines
B)tranquilizers
C)barbiturates
D)sedative-hypnotics

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Amphetamines were once widely prescribed for weight loss and depression. Today, their main legitimate medical uses have shifted towards treating childhood hyperactivity (such as ADHD) and managing overdoses of depressant drugs, due to their stimulant properties.

Which of the Following Were Once Widely Prescribed for Weight