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What Are The 3 Types Of Psychoactive Drugs?

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  • Antipsychotic Drugs
  • Antidepressant Drugs
  • Antianxiety Drugs
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What Types Of Disorders Do Antipsychotic Drugs Treat?

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Psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.

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What Do Antipsychotic Drugs Do?

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Block the action of dopamine in the brain by binding to, but not stimulating, the dopamine receptors.

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