A significant drawback to the use of medication for PTSD is that __________.
A. although it can work well during the day, the person often continues to have nightmares and sleep disturbances
B. there is still some doubt about the extent of its effectiveness
C. it can make people overly sensitized to the "warning signs" of distress
D. it can cause extreme fatigue and lethargy
Answer: B
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