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Published Online: 1986, pp. 321–497

Benefits and Limitations of Neuroleptics—and Other Forms of Treatment—in Schizophrenia

Stephen R. Marder, M.D., and Philip R.A. May, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.3.357

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The authors review both the limitations and the benefits of neuroleptic drugs. Even though these medications are highly effective for both the acute and maintenance phases of treatment, they are limited by both their side effects and the unfortunate fact that they are by no means a cure. For most schizophrenic patients, neuroleptic medications should be one element of a treatment program that includes psychosocial treatment.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40 • Number 3 • 1986, pp. 321–497

Pages: 357 - 369

PubMed: 2876653

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Published in print: 1986, pp. 321–497

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Stephen R. Marder, M.D.^{†Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, Los Angeles. Mailing address: West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center, Brentwood Division, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073.}

Los Angeles, CA

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Philip R.A. May, M.D.^‡

Los Angeles, CA

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Notes

Presented at the Twenty-sixth Emit A. Gutheil Memorial Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, New York, Nov. 2, 1985.

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Professor, Delia Martin Chair in Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatric Institute, Center for the Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles; Camarillo State Hospital; West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center, Brentwood Division.

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Benefits and Limitations of Neuroleptics—and Other Forms of Treatment—in Schizophrenia

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