List and describe the three classes of psychotropic medications. Which of these have the greatest potential for abuse?

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There are three classes of psychotropic medication: anti-psychotics, anti-anxiety agents, and mood stabilizers. Anti-psychotics relieve psychotic symptoms. Anti-anxiety agents relieve anxiety, and mood stabilizer stabilize mood. The anti-anxiety agents have the greatest potential for abuse because most make you feel better immediately.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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