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The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was _____; it was used to treat _____.

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The first major anti-psychotic drug to be introduced was clozapine. It was used to treat suicidal behaviors in people with schizophrenia or other mental breakdowns/ disorders.
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The first major antipsychotic drug to be introduced was lithium; it was used to treat bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder is a behavior disease, and since lithium was made to treat behavior diseases, then it is useful today.

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