Which of the following has legitimate medical uses, but is associated with both physiological and psychological dependence and lethal overdoses?
A) Amphetamine
B) Barbiturates
C) Heroin
D) LSD

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Barbiturates have legitimate medical uses, such as for anesthesia and treatment of seizures, but they are also associated with physiological and psychological dependence, as well as lethal overdoses. Amphetamine has legitimate medical uses for conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy, while LSD is not used for medical purposes and heroin has no legitimate medical use.

Which of the Following Has Legitimate Medical Uses, but Is