Therapy: Main Components Of Drug Therapy Flashcards
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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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