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
ANSWER: a
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