Comparisons of outpatient and inpatient treatment programs for alcoholism have found that ______.
A) neither work as well as individuals quitting "cold turkey" on their own
B) outpatient treatment is generally more effective than inpatient treatment
C) inpatient treatment is generally more effective than outpatient treatment
D) both inpatient and outpatient treatment work about equally well in relapse rate

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Research indicates that both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for alcoholism have similar effectiveness in terms of relapse rates. The choice of treatment depends on the individual's circumstances, but neither has been shown to be significantly more effective than the other overall.

Comparisons of Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment Programs for Alcoholism Have