... to communicate satisfactorily. Two major forms of psychosis are schizophrenia and severe depression. Anxiolytics are not prescribed for prolonged periods of time because these medications, classified as Schedules II and IV drugs, are for short-term use and are contraindicated for long-term use and carry the possibility of tolerance and physical or psychologic drug dependence or habituation, especially in large ... ...

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... or catatonic behavior. Negative symptoms, such as decreased emotional expression, communication, or motivation, may also be exhibited. Two of the above symptoms are generally necessary to meet criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia, along with considerations of illness severity and duration, social or occupational impairment, and other possible diagnoses (American Psychological Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994 ... ...

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... or catatonic behavior. Negative symptoms, such as decreased emotional expression, communication, or motivation, may also be exhibited. Two of the above symptoms are generally necessary to meet criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia, along with considerations of illness severity and duration, social or occupational impairment, and other possible diagnoses (American Psychological Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 1994 ... ...

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