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The genetic factor in schizophrenia has been underscored by recent findings that first-degree biological relatives of schizophrenics are 10 times as likely to develop the disorder as are members of the general population.
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What forms of abuse can cause paranoid schizophrenia?
There is no evidence that abuse can cause paranoid schizophrenia.
What cause schizophrenia during pregnancy?
Viruses during the second trimester may be a cause of schizophrenia.
Can medicines intake cause schizophrenia?
No. There are some psychedelic drugs that can mimic schizophrenia, but there is no known external cause.
Does a bad childhood cause schizophrenia?
Although it was once thought that a bad childhood could cause schizophrenia, the current understanding of schizophrenia is of a primarily neurological disease.
Can opium cause schizophrenia?
no
What have psychologists learned about schizophrenia by combining the results of twins adoption and family studies?
They have learned that schizophrenia has a strong genetic component, but that there are also other factors than genetics involved.
What primary neurotransmitters are involved in schizophrenia?
Dopamine. Increase in dopemine is a possible cause for schizophrenia.
What is illness cause by defficiency?
schizophrenia
Can cocaine cause schizophrenia?
yes
Can traumatic events cause schizophrenia?
Yes, trauma can cause schizophrenia. There are plently of articles online, if you would like to know more about this.
Does smoking weed cause schizophrenia and clinical depression?
Marijuana is not know to cause schizophrenia, and marijuana does not cause depression.CLINICAL STUDIES STATE THE EXACT OPPOSITE.Dope smoking, particularly in the early teens, increases the risk of schizophrenia and clinical depression.
What can schizophrenia cause?
There are several causes of schizophrenia but no common cause has been identified in all individual diagnosed with this condition. Studies suggest that genetics, prenatal development, early environment,neurobiology and psychological and social processes are important contributors. currently , the most commonly accepted factors include the combination of brain vulnerabilities (either inherited or acquired) and life events along with stress vulnerability.
