Select the contributing factor that leads to physical dependency while taking barbiturates.
A. Greater therapeutic dosages taken on a regular basis for more than 1 to 2 months
B. Greater therapeutic dosages taken on a regular basis for less than 2 weeks
C. Greater therapeutic dosages taken on a regular basis for more than 2 years
D. None of the above
Answer: A
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