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this is unfortunately part of how they are used, especially in inpatient settings with way too high doses.

but also, if you've had a conversation with someone in active psychosis, vs. on the right dose of medication, there is a really incredible distinction in the clarity of their thinking and speaking -- night and day sometimes. so the drugs do work at genuinely treating some of the problems. and good psychiatrists do look carefully for this kind of improvement.