Drugs were not widely used to treat psychological disorders until the ________.

A) 1930s
B) 1970s
C) 1950s
D) 1990s

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Drugs were not widely used to treat psychological disorders until the ________.A)  1930sB)  1970sC)  1950sD)  1990s

Angelique Ramos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Psychiatric drugs began to emerge in the 1950s with the discovery of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for the treatment of schizophrenia. It wasn't until later that others, such as antidepressants, were developed and became widely used in the 1970s and beyond.

Drugs were not widely used to treat psychological disorders until the ________.

A) 1930s
B) 1970s
C) 1950s
D) 1990s

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