The rise of medication for the treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities

The treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities has a long history that is clearly characterized by abuse, torture and malpractice. In the ancient era, the developmentally disabled were simply allowed to die. Caged, isolate and abandon them were common practices, as it was widely believed that there was no treatment for such individuals. Later, the concept of institutionalization and hospitalization emerged, but there was little change in the way people mistreated and rejected people with developmental disabilities. For a long time, trepanation and blood drawing were considered effective treatments, but patients who underwent such treatments often died. It was not until the 1900s that the world was truly exposed to the plight of the disabled and tried to improve their situation. The scientific and medical community devoted more time and money to developmental disabilities research, and this was especially notable after the Civil Rights Movement and the Disabled Rights Movement during the 1950s. Psychotropic medication for Developmental disabilities is a concept that was deeply investigated after the mid-1900s and today is perhaps the most accepted and effective method for treating a wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The 1950s are considered the decade of antipsychotic development. The 1960s were the decade of antidepressants, while the 19070s were the decade of anxiolytics, used to treat anxiety disorders. Mood stabilizers and stimulants were successfully created to address a wide range of disabilities, including bipolar disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia, and narcolepsy. Psychedelics and hypnotics refer to a group of medications that had strong effects on the patient and are consumed only under strict medical supervision. Today, the medical community is researching and working towards a new type of psychotropic medication; commonly known as “second generation” drugs. These drugs are developed to treat specific types of diseases. Modern science and technology have enabled scientists to create “second generation” drugs that are much more effective and have fewer side effects than those previously given to the developmentally disabled.

The harsh truth remains that even the most advanced drugs and medications cannot completely cure intellectual and developmental disabilities. Psychotropic drugs are given for two reasons: to improve a medical condition or to prevent it from getting worse. They cannot be expected to cure a severe developmental disability or disease, but it must be remembered that this is still a huge leap from medical treatments that were practiced just a few decades ago. Science has progressed at a fascinating rate, and an accurate and effective treatment for severe and sometimes debilitating developmental disabilities may soon be created.

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