Why has the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not approved the use of antianxiety drugs in people under 18 years of age?
A. The illnesses for which these drugs are prescribed are not diagnosed in children.
B. The drugs require very strict dietary restrictions to prevent a potentially lethal interaction with certain types of foods and/or nuts.
C. The drugs increase the chance of suicidal thoughts or impulses in children.
D. The drugs can be physically addictive and can have severe side effects.
Answer: D
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