Because narcotics are highly addictive and potentially harmful, they are usually either regulated by prescription or banned outright. (Robert J. Sternberg, Pathways to Psychology)
This statement is an example of a(n) _____.

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The statement provides a reason for why narcotics are regulated or banned, making it an explanation of a policy or practice rather than an argument, illustration, conditional statement, or unsupported assertion.

Because Narcotics Are Highly Addictive and Potentially Harmful, They Are