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Schizophrenia Schizophrenia usually appears in a person during their late teens or throughout their twenties. It affects more men than women, and is considered a life-long condition, which is rarely "cured," but rather treated. The primary treatment for schizophrenia and similar thought disorders is medication. Unfortunately, compliance with a medication regimen is often one of the largest problems associated with ongoing treatment of schizophrenia. Because people who live with this disorder often go off their medication during periods throughout their lives, the repercussions of suddenly stopping treatment is acutely felt not only by the individual but also by their family and friends as well. Successful treatment of schizophrenia, therefore, depends upon a life-long regimen of both drug and psychosocial, support therapies. While the medication helps control the psychosis associated with schizophrenia (E.g., the delusions and hallucinations), it cannot help the person find a job, learn to be effective in social relationships,...

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