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Dual Diagnosis – Double Challenge
The effects of addiction (drugs or alcohol) on the family - and the double challenge when it co-occurs with SMI (Serios Mental Illness). Read more -
New! Try our Antipsychotic Selection Tool to compare antipsychotics
Antipsychotics can cause unpleasant side effects. Each drug differs in this respect. We now offer a new tool which helps you to compare. Read more -
32 tips for tapering off medication
32 tips for tapering off your medication from Dr Peter Groot, who has lived experience and published extensively on the topic. Read more -
Quitting antidepressants
Jessika's care workers would not help her reduce her medication. Eventually she decided, despite all the risks involved, to quit antidepressants on her own. Read more -
More appetite and weight gain as effect of medication
Sophie shares her story and practical tips about increased appetite and weight as side effect of antuipsychotic medication. Read more -
Antipsychotics and the dopamine supersensitivity syndrome
This blog explains how antipsychotics can affect dopamine levels in the brain. Sometimes, they cause dopamine dopamine supersensitivity syndrome. Read more