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The Story of Schizophrenia

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The Evolution of Schizophrenia Treatments

This chapter explores the historical progression of schizophrenia treatments, including extreme methods and the introduction of Thorazine, a pivotal drug in the 1950s. It reflects on Donald Galvin's struggles with the disorder during that era and the family's challenges in securing appropriate care amid societal stigma.

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