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The Benefits and Challenges of Deprescribing Psychoactive Medication

Navigating the Journey from Dependence to Better Health and Well-being

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Spencer Stern
Feb 12, 2023
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Deprescribing psychoactive medication is the process of reducing or stopping the use of medication with the goal of improving a person's quality of life. Psychoactive medication is any drug that affects the brain and can cause changes in mood, behaviour, and consciousness. It is commonly prescribed for a variety of mental health conditions, including de…

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