In the context of drug therapy, the widespread increase in the number of individuals taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to combat their depression is primarily due to the

A. lesser side effects as compared to other antidepressants.
B. lack of withdrawal symptoms upon stopping the use of these drugs.
C. reduced costs of these drugs.
D. misdiagnoses of depression among young people.


Answer: A

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