Should drugs be used for treatment of psychological disorders?

Answer 1

definitely, some disorders can't be effectively treated without drugs

Answer 2

Only as a 'last resort' and NOT as the First Line of treatment (which is the case now). There is a rapidly growing body of science that has demonstrated a large variety of biochemical and physiological abnormalities that contribute to or even cause many common psychological disorders (e.g. Autism, ADHD, Major Depression, Bi-polar disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Schizophrenia, etc.)

Unfortunately, most of these biochemical abnormalities result from diet and environmental problems/interactions - areas of training still totally absent in medicine today.

Physicians (and therapists) need to begin applying this science - rather than continuing to ignore it. The problem is this science is 'advanced biochemistry and physiology', and thus, requires extensive training and plain old hard work to learn. Prescribing pills is a whole lot easier and more profitable. And, of course, psychotherapy is also quite 'profitable'.

Answer 3

Yes, if they work. I don't think people should be randomly assigend a disorder and treated for it. I think insurance reforms need to be made to allow a doctor to really get to the heart of any problem a person has so they don't diagnose on the fly or do trial and error guesses.

It's been proven time and again that most medications work. People deserve a good quality life, and if medications can help, then yes, use them.

Answer 4

Prescription drugs, under the supervision of a doctor, are certainly beneficial to the afflicted. Street drugs, however, should never be used to control the symptoms of a psychological illness.

Answer 5

of course medications should be used to treat psychological disorder, people with psychological problems are sick and need help, wouldn't you give a cancer patient medication.
Psychological medications can improve the life of patients, all methods should be used that can improve the quality of life of a patient.
Along with medication talk therapy should be used.

Answer 6

There has been some study of this, but it has not came out saying 100% yes, or 100% no. Me personally I think that some "Drugs" should be used in that kinda thing. Like I was watching House M.D. (yes I know it is fictional) and he used a small amount of magic mushrooms for some reason on a patient. I dunno about hard drugs but marijuana (THC) or something close to that nature I would say yes. It should be considered for medical uses.

Answer 7

I think they are not only useful, but necessary. My ex husband stopped taking his meds two days before he beat the heck out of me because I looked at him worng. Mental illness is just that an illness. Would you avoid taking penecillin for an infection? Why not take meds for mental illness?

Answer 8

I tried for years and years...I finally was at a point I didn't have a choice....My life is so much more fulfilling and joyful since I "gave into" medication. I believe that it is a balance...medication, diet, exercise, talking and being totally honest, hobbies and surrounding yourself with people who love and understand....

Answer 9

sure i say they can help control the chaos going on insde the brain but the need to be monitered n only used if needed fam of mine are on anitdepression which blance chemicals in the brain to help them cop n live a nrmal life

Answer 10

in many cases yes. It depends on the individual case and medicine should be used with therapy as well for the best results.