One problem with early asylums was that they did not just admit people with mental illnesses, but also admitted people who were homeless or beggars. Why was this a problem?
A) people who didn't need treatment were receiving it instead of the people who needed it
B) people were simply isolated from society at large and not offered actual treatment
C) people without mental illnesses were being exposed to harsh treatment (e.g., shock therapy)
D) people with mental illness were taken advantage of by the others

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Early asylums often focused on isolating individuals from society rather than providing effective treatment, which meant that both those with and without mental illnesses were not receiving the care they needed.

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