Mark Is Experiencing an Early Onset of Schizophrenia; He Is

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Essay

Mark is experiencing an early onset of schizophrenia; he is only 17 years old. Will he respond well to typical antipsychotic medication such as Thorazine or Mellaril? Why or why not?

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