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The American Journal of Psychiatry, VOL. 112, No. 11

Article | May 01, 1956

CHLORPROMAZINE: ALONE AND AS AN ADJUNCT TO GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS

RICHARD C. COWDEN; M. ZAX; J. ROSS HAGUE; R. C. FINNEY

Am J Psychiatry 1956;112:898-902.

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The V. A. Hospital.

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Eight schizophrenic patients received chlorpromazine and group psychotherapy, 8 received only chlorpromazine, and 7 patients acted as control. The two groups receiving the drug improved significantly more than the control in practically all measures. The 8 patients receiving group therapy in addition to the drug showed greater improvement than the drug-only group. Chlorpromazine is an effective adjunct to other therapies when used properly. It is not effective with all types of patients.

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