Because many medications used to treat schizophrenia affect the neurotransmitter, dopamine, some researchers believe that an alteration in this chemical may be a cause of schizophrenia. Because the cause(s) of schizophrenia is not known, the drug treatments have not been very effective or very specific. Most of the drug treatments for schizophrenia act as generalized brain depressants and affect many organ systems. Thus, side effects are very common. When schizophrenia is not treated, it can lead to numerous emotional, behavior and physical health problems, as well as a very poor quality of life. Many individuals end up with severe financial and legal problems because of their behavior.
No comments:
Post a Comment