Cannabis use can sometimes lead to psychosis, a serious condition that often returns. To prevent this, doctors prescribe antipsychotic medications. However, these drugs come with their own set of challenges, including side effects. The tricky part is finding the right dose that works without causing
Schizophrenia is a complex mental health condition that often requires long-term treatment. One of the key treatments involves blocking dopamine D 2 receptors. This approach is widely used to manage symptoms, but it raises a critical question: Does continuous use of these medications lead to more
For many people living with schizophrenia, daily pills are the standard treatment. But what if there was a better way to manage this mental health condition? Long-acting injectable antipsychotics, or LAIs, might just be the game-changer. Unlike oral antipsychotics (OAPs), which patients have to reme
So, you've just experienced your first psychotic episode. It's a tough time, and one of the first things docs often recommend is antipsychotic meds. But how's that playing out in real life? A recent study dove into this, checking out how often these meds are started in the year after a first-time ps
