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Behind the Anger and Fog of Alcoholism
Common Myths and Misconceptions about Schizophrenia
No, but it tends to run in families.
Usually during teen-age or college age years. Occasionally it can occur in young children or as late onset in mature adults.
Yes there are many: Disorganized, Hebephrenic, Catatonic, Paranoid, Undifferentiated, .
No. The lifetime risk of developing Schizophrenia is about 1 in 100.
Although symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations can lead to violent behavior, most people with Schizophrenia are neither violent nor dangerous to others.
Yes. They can suffer from the diseases as people without mental illness.
Some anti-psychotic medications have a serious side-effect of rapid weight gain as well as contributing to the development of Diabetes.
When properly treated, many people with Schizophrenia are able to enjoy life and function within their families and communities.
No. Schizophrenia cannot be cured, but the outlook is not hopeless when persons receive long-term treatment.
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