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What drug therapy targets

What drug therapy targets

Schematic of a dopamine synapse showing D2 receptor blockade by typical antipsychotics and dopamine plus serotonin action by atypical antipsychotics

Drug therapy is a biological treatment for schizophrenia that uses antipsychotic medication to reduce symptoms. It does not remove the underlying vulnerability, but it can make hallucinations and delusions less intense so the person can function better.

Drug therapy for schizophrenia Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Drug therapy for schizophrenia

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Drug therapy for schizophrenia. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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