Psychotherapy and Thorazine*...
a "combined therapy" most effective in the treatment
of hyperkinetic emotionally disturbed children
Improvement was noted by Freed and Peifer in 21 of 25 hyperkinetic
emotionally disturbed children who received 4 to 16 months of
psychotherapy and 'Thorazine'.
Combativeness reduced
"Diminution in hyperactivity was the outstanding phenomenon.
Combativeness was reduced considerably. There was a definite
improvement in willingness to learn. Trends toward increased
emotional control were evidenced, although the basic personality
seems unchanged."
Interpersonal relationships improved
'Thorazine', according to the authors, "dampens primitive
fight-flight responses" without impairing consciousness and the
learning process, thereby improving interpersonal relationships.
Smith Kline & French Laboratories, Philadelphia
1. Freed, H., and Peifer, C.A.; Am. J. Psychiat. 113:22 (July) 1956.
*T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. for chlorpromazine, S.K.F.