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Schizophrenia
I tried to search this in Google but could not find a solution.
Which illegal drugs cause schizophrenia? How does medicine like solian and risperdal works on drug abuse in schizophrenia patients?
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Some Illegal drugs which can cause Schizophrenia- cannabis(weed/ganja) , cocaine, crystal meth. Legal- Alcohol.
You could read up journal articles on drug usage and schizophrenia or you could read up this book - Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. It should help.
Or you could save time and trouble by consulting a psychiatrist.
By the way, your medicines are very good medicines so you shouldn't doubt them and have faith on your doctor.
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Dr. Sheenam Goyal
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
These drugs have a special mechanism with which they provide relief in the schizophrenia symptoms. For help dont google the cause and treatment instead visit a professional psychiatrist who would provide help
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Dr. K Chaitanya Laxmi Reddy
Addiction Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Cannabis, alcohol can cause similar symptoms.those drugs correct chemical imbalance in brain and reduce the symptoms.
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