Posted by SLS on January 19, 2009, at 11:03:46
In reply to Re: Nicotine increases GAD67 levels in schizophrenia » SLS, posted by seldomseen on January 19, 2009, at 10:20:27
Hi Seldom
> Now, having said that, I will also say (perhaps it goes without saying) that the methods we have to deliver nicotine need some serious improvement.
I had suggested to the doctors at the PH program that perhaps nicotine lozenges could become a viable palliative treatment for schizophrenia. They smiled and understood, but... I guess there are some ethical questions about prescribing such an addictive substance, especially if it is only mildly palliative. I don't know. I felt somehow naive.
These schizophrenic folks would probably still continue smoking, as the behavioral component is so strong, and the delivery of the nicotine so immediate and potent - 10 seconds to the brain.
- Scott
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