The observations that LSD can cause psychotic-like reactions and that drugs that counteract LSD overdoses also relieve schizophrenic symptoms suggest that psychosis may be

a. environmentally-induced.
b. due to biochemical abnormalities.
c. caused by drug addiction.
d. a temporary, short-lived affliction.


B

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