An open comparative trial was conducted involving 42 schizophrenic
outpatients randomly assigned to one of two methods of drug administration:
continuous medication (N = 21) and targeted medication plus psychosocial
intervention (N = 21). The results, which suggest an extensive similarity
with respect to outcome for the two treatments over a 2-year period, argue
for the continuation of research on the relative effectiveness of the
targeted drug approach, particularly in cases judged suitable for drug
reduction strategies.
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