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What Are Delusions? Briefly Describe the Common Types of Delusions

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What are delusions? Briefly describe the common types of delusions experienced by people with schizophrenia.


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Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that affect the mind, mood, or behavior by altering the chemical processes in the brain.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep, leading to daytime impairment.

Barbiturate

A class of drugs derived from barbituric acid, acting as a central nervous system depressant, used for sedation, anesthesia, or to treat seizures.

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium, used for their analgesic, sedative, and narcotic properties, often prescribed for pain relief but also associated with addiction and abuse.

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