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How to Treat Schizophrenia

[|http://www.biojobblog.com/060404transmed2(1).jpg] Based on the idea that people with schizophrenia are born with brain abnormalities and need extra help handling stress; therapist tries to help patients reorganize stress
 * Personal therapy**
 * MEDS/DRUGS [alter mental state]** **USED IN HISTORY**
 * Alcohol
 * Opiates (any chemical derived from opium; relieves pain, produces sense of well being)
 * Cocaine
 * Peyote (stimulant drug)
 * MODERN DRUGS**
 * Thorazine (given to patients before surgery, calms them, can use less sedative [better for patients]) (brand name)
 * Chloropromazine (= thorazine) VERY EFFECTIVE [relieves hallucinations by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain]
 * Valium and Xanax were invented, but they were addictive, so not used anymore

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