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Understanding and Preventing Violence, Volume 2 Biobehavioral Influences (1994) / Chapter Skim
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... The potent antiaggressive effects of antipsychotics appear to be part of the profound action of these drugs; they are not specific to aggressive and violent types of behavior. Given the lack of behavioral specificity and the risk of neurologic and autonomic side effects, neuroleptics shouIct be used only in emergency situations.
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