1. Schizophrenia
Viral infections, drug abuse, or trauma during birth may increase a person's risk of developing the disease. ... This loss of brain tissue occurs in regions controlling short-term memory, which is also impaired in patients with schizophrenia. ... Scientists have developed other drugs that act on a different neurotransmitter called serotonin. These newer drugs control the symptoms of schizophrenia with fewer side effects. ... ECT is controversial because it has sometimes been used as a punishment to control violent or uncooperative psychiatric patients. ...
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