Currently in the United States, who may legally prescribe psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders?

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In the United States, licensed physicians and specially trained licensed psychologists in the U.S. military, New Mexico, and Louisiana are allowed to prescribe psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because it excludes licensed psychologists, and option B is incorrect because it does not include specially trained psychologists outside of New Mexico and Louisiana. Option D is also incorrect because it does not include licensed physicians who may not specialize in psychiatry.

Currently in the United States, Who May Legally Prescribe Psychotropic