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drug In this mental health context, a drug is a medication that a health care provider may prescribe to help reduce symptoms.

In this mental health context, a drug is a medication that a health care provider may prescribe to help reduce symptoms. Examples mentioned here include stimulants, antidepressants, and atypical antipsychotics.

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