hit counter

Rexulti (Brexpiprazole) Approved For Schizophrenia & Depression (Adjunct)

Rexulti (Brexpiprazole) is a drug that was approved July 10, 2015 for the treatment of schizophrenia and as an adjunctive option for major depressive disorder.  In clinical trials it was referred to as the chemical “OPC-34712” and is being marketed as a superior successor to Abilify (Aripiprazole) due to the fact that Abilify’s patent expired …

Read more

Antipsychotics and Brain Damage: Shrinkage & Volume Loss

Antipsychotics are drugs that alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia and psychotic episodes.  These medications are considered highly effective interventions for mitigating “positive symptoms” such as hallucinations (e.g. hearing voices) and various types of delusions (e.g. assuming others are plotting against you).  Approved uses for antipsychotics include treating individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and cases of …

Read more

Hidden Benefits Of Nicotine on The Brain

When most people think of nicotine, they think of smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products.  Since tobacco products are linked to various types of cancer (e.g. lung cancer from smoking), many people assume that nicotine is inherently evil.  While nicotine is considered one of the most addictive drugs, there isn’t significant evidence supporting the idea …

Read more

Delusions Of Persecution: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Delusions of persecution refer to false beliefs or perceptions in which a person believes that they are being treated with malicious intent, hostility, or harassment – despite significant evidence to suggest otherwise.  Imagine waking up and thinking that your next-door neighbor was plotting to kill you, or that your spouse had sprinkled some poison in …

Read more

Ben Scrivens’ Goalie Mask Raises Schizophrenia Awareness

Many people lack understanding of the mental illness that is schizophrenia. When most people think of schizophrenia, they think of split personalities – which is something completely different. Those who are familiar with the illness know that it is characterized by “positive symptoms” such as hallucinations and delusions, “negative symptoms” such as avolition, depression, apathy, …

Read more