Biological Treatment For OCD drug Therspy

Question 1

Drug therapy

Answer 1

Drug therapy aims to increase or decrease levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.

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Question 2

SSRIS

Answer 2

increases serotonin
Block the re-uptake Chanel of serotonin to prolong serotonin activity in the synapse and reduce anxiety.
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Question 3

SNRIS

Answer 3

Eg tricyclics
- increase serotonin by blocking transporter mechanisms that re-absorbs serotonin - prolonging their activity

Question 4

Drug therapy evaluation

Answer 4

✔️- cheaper than therapy
-less commitment and time
-helps person function and improves quality of life

✖️- side effects -insomnia
- risk of addiction
-treat symptoms not cause so short term
-can take long to work