be different in the two groups. Studies help to identify predisposing inherited factors, but would not give information about a given family (Davidson 1995).An interesting fact about Schizophrenia is that a study of gender differences was done to recognize whether or not the illness effects males and females adversely. It was found those females more than males hallucinate more. Rajiv Sharma (1999) developed the study. In terms of medication for Schizophrenia many different options have been taken over the years. A newer atypical anti-psychotic that has come out over the past few years including Clozapine, Riperdal, and Zyprexa (Bradford 1999) has replaced older anti-psychotic medications including Hadol. There has been an ongoing battle in Canada and the United States for insurance support of the newer and much better atypical medications because while they generally provide much better relief and have fewer side-effects. The downside is that they are much more expensive than the older drugs that need to be replaced. The most informed psychiatrists are now recommending that these new drugs need to be used by new patients. The author states that just new patients try these new drugs because older patients may not have any side effects from the older drugs. It is advised to use whatever works with the least amount of adverse effects. However changing drugs may have significant risks (Oliveira-Souza 1999).The outlook for people with schizophrenia has improved over the last twenty-five years. Although no totally effective therapy has been devised, it is important to remember that many people with the illness improve enough to lead independent, satisfying lives. As the years go on we learn more about the causes and treatment of Schizophrenia. Studies that have followed people with Schizophrenia for long periods, from the first episode to old age, reveal that wide ranges of outcomes are possible. When large groups of patients ar...
