Does Haldol Have Recreational Value?
by Isreal Bracey
In the United States, haloperidol is sold under the brand name Haldol. It's an older antipsychotic drug that is still used to treat delirium and acute psychotic states. It's generally thought of as the hallmark treatment for schizophrenia but it has been used for much more, including treating exotic birds that pull out their own plumage.
There is a long acting, injectable form that can be given every four weeks to people who are unable to stick to a dose schedule. In treating schizophrenia, Haldol is typically considered a treatment of last resort. How it works is not completely understood, but it is thought to restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
In ideal conditions, this medication may help a patient think more clearly, feel less nervous, and to participate in daily life. It can also help prevent suicide by those who are likely to harm themselves. Most notably, Haldol has been proven to decrease negative thoughts and hallucinations. It also significantly reduces aggressive behavior and the impulse to hurt others.
Sometimes, Haldol may be used for brief periods on hospitalized patients who have severe behavior problems, confusion or pose a threat to hospital staff. Haloperidol can also be used to treat uncontrolled movements and verbal outbursts related to Tourette's disorder.
Haldol has been successfully used to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemo-therapy. However, adverse effects have been reported when the medication is used to treat dementia in elderly patients. It appears to increase the risk of succumbing to pneumonia and heart failure.
Why this happens, is not entirely clear. However, as a result of these findings, FDA has not approved Haldol for the treatment of dementia. Guardians of elderly patients with dementia are encouraged to discuss this with the supervising doctor. There may be safer and more effective options available.
Haldol can be used to treat the most extreme behavior problems in children who are hyperactive. This approach is usually recommended only when other less extreme treatments have proven ineffective. On a related note, there is practically zero recreational potential in Haldol. Unregulated doses simply shut down the brain, creating a medically initiated stupor.
Haldol in all its forms has a history of abuse by institutions. It was used in the United States during the 1960's to pacify angry black men. The former Soviet Union used it extensively to punish political prisoners. And from 2002 to 2008 United States immigration officers used a variation of Haldol to sedate deportees.
The writer writes extensively on the use of various treatments. For more infoabout Haldol and its side effects, drug interactions and precautions visit: <a href="http://haldolsideeffects.net">Haldol Side Effects</a>. For a better understanding of schizophrenia see this video: <a href="http://haldolsideeffects.net/interview-with-a-schizophrenic/">The Face Of Schizophrenia</a>.. This article, <a href="http://www.uberarticles.com/home.php?id=1895952&p=56131">Does Haldol Have Recreational Value?</a> is released under a creative commons attribution license.
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Title: Does Haldol Have Recreational Value?
Author: Isreal Bracey
Email: finelife1957@yahoo.com
Keywords: Haldol, Haldol Side Effects, Schizophrenia, Chemical Restraint, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Drug Abuse, Psychiatry, Psychology, Delirium
Word Count: 412
Category: Depression
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