... dopamine activity may not be applicable to all schizophrenics. For instance some studies have shown that amphetamines do not worsen the symptoms of all schizophrenics (Kornetsky, 1976). One study (Kammen et al, 1977) found that symptoms lessen after amphetamines have been administered. A correlation of the results of studies into amphetamines and schizophrenia, suggests that amphetamines worsen positive symptoms and lessen negative ... could be caused by having a young schizophrenic in the family. A series of studies have found that the family can have an important affect on patients aft...

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