Anthony's therapist is using hypnosis to help him recall the night he was supposedly abducted by aliens. Danny's therapist is using hypnosis to help him prepare for the pain of dental surgery because Danny is allergic to the dentist's painkillers. Patrick's therapist is using hypnosis to help him quit drinking and smoking. Which client has the highest chance for success?
A) Danny
B) Anthony
C) Patrick
D) All three can benefit from hypnosis because each technique is proven effective.

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Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in managing pain, including preparation for medical procedures where traditional pain management options are limited, as in Danny's case. The use of hypnosis for recalling supposed alien abductions (Anthony) or for addiction treatment (Patrick) is less empirically supported and may not have as high a success rate.

Anthony's Therapist Is Using Hypnosis to Help Him Recall the Night