Medicating the Split Mind: Schizophrenia and the Psychotic Spectrum Disorders
- ISBN-10
- 1936128225
- ISBN-13
- 9781936128228
- Category
- Psychoses
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-10-22
- Publisher
- CMI Education Institute
- Author
- Joseph Wegmann
Description
The modern era for the treatment of the psychotic disorders began in the early 1950s when Thorazine was found to be effective for those with schizophrenia. The anti-psychotic medication landscape has expanded significantly since, and these drugs remain the mainstay of treatment for psychotic symptom domains. Issues discussed in this booklet include: Major psychotic spectrum disorders. First and second generation anti-psychotics. Unapproved use of anti-psychotics - an ever-growing concern. Is recovery attainable in schizophrenia?
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