Dr. Chu reports that "mental patients are no more dangerous than other people." What does research suggest about the doctor's statement?
A) Research shows that there is no correlation between mental patients and dangerousness.
B) Research shows that patients are considerably more dangerous than others in the population.
C) Research shows that individuals with dual diagnoses are slightly more dangerous than other patients.
D) Research shows that mental patients are actually less dangerous than are others in the population.

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Research indicates that individuals with dual diagnoses (mental illness and substance abuse) may have a slightly higher risk of dangerous behavior compared to other patients.

Dr Chu Reports That "Mental Patients Are No More Dangerous