Prior to the mid-1950s,the principal option for treating schizophrenia was __________.

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Prior to the mid-1950s, the main treatment option for schizophrenia was to sedate patients with drugs like barbiturates. This was not effective in treating the core symptoms of schizophrenia and could even make them worse. It wasn't until the discovery of antipsychotic drugs like Thorazine and Haldol that more effective treatments became available. CNS stimulants like cocaine were never a recommended treatment for schizophrenia. Allowing schizophrenics to heal themselves was not considered a viable option for treatment.

Prior to the Mid-1950s,the Principal Option for Treating Schizophrenia Was