Question

Schizophrenia is often misunderstood; schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that affects one percent of the population. Schizophrenia’s nature and origins are not clear.
Discuss research studies that present a genetic foundation for schizophrenia. Discuss what role dopamine plays in the biological nature of schizophrenia.
List two identifying symptoms used to diagnose schizophrenia.
Describe how medications typically used to treat schizophrenia, influence neurotransmission at the synaptic gap.
Explain a risk of using medications to treat schizophrenia.

Answer 1

There are a variety of reasons why people with schizophrenia may not adhere to treatment. Patients may not believe they are ill and may deny the need for medication, or they may have such disorganized thinking that they cannot remember to take their daily doses. Family members or friends may not understand schizophrenia and may inappropriately advise the person with schizophrenia to stop treatment when he or she is feeling better.