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Is it true that haldol (haloperidol) works to get people off of antipsychotic dependance because it has the least amount of receptors it works on?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No.: I have never heard of this treatment. If anyone reading this know more, please let me know. Thank you.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 1/13/2014

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