Antipsychotics Infographic

Last Edited: February 20, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Andrew Lancaster, LPC, MAC

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

An antipsychotic is a prescription drug that is used to treat the symptoms of psychosis, including Bipolar Disorder (Mania) and Schizophrenia. Antipsychotics can fall under the class of Typical (“first-generation”) or Atypical (“second-generation”). Visit the Antipsychotics Page for more information.