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Antipsychotic drugs (intended to relieve schizophrenia) act by doing what?
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Antipsychotic drugs (intended to relieve schizophrenia) act by doing what?

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Anti­psychotic drugs generally work by blocking a specific subtype of the dopamine receptor, known as the D2 receptor. This helps to regulate the functioning of brain circuits that control thinking, mood, and perception.
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