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Medicine, Myths, and Magic

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

Which of the following statements are known facts, and which are opinions? On the line write F for fact, and O for opinion based on the information you read.



1

Prozac is a drug that treats depression.
2

The best way to treat depression is medication and therapy.
3

Over 6 million people had tried Prozac in 1997.
4

Prozac is the answer to the social problems of the modern world.
5

Some kinds of depression are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain.
6

Medication is not the best way to treat anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
7

Some people feel sick when they start taking Prozac.
8

Prozac does not have as many side-effects as other anti-depressants.