Psychopharmacology: The history, techniques and practical application in schizophreniaWhere would the world be without the use of drugs in psychology today? There is no doubt that the use of medications in psychology has helped alleviate the symptoms of mental disorders and brought relief to many people. That being said, the history, theorists, techniques, and practical applications of psychopharmacology on schizophrenia constitute an important part of psychological history. Pharmacopsychology, a term now known as psychopharmacology, as defined by Psychology Today, is the use of medications such as antipsychotics and antidepressants to assist in the dissipation of symptoms that may accompany a mental disorder. The use of psychedelics as a treatment for mental discomfort is far from a new concept. For thousands of years, many tribes and hunter-gatherer societies have favored the use of natural psychedelics. According to the society, different plants and herbs were used to treat various mental symptoms. . According to Muller and Steinberg's authors of The Origin of Pharmacopsychology: The Experiments of Emil Kreapelin in Leipzig, Dorpat and Heidelberg (1882-1892), "the term "psychopharmacology" was first used in the early 20th century century, and the modern history of psychopharmacology begins with the synthesis of chlorpromazine in 1950. Much like societies before us, psychopharmacology began with the curative and recreational use of herbal drugs such as tea, coffee, coca leaves, tobacco, alcohol, and opium. As one of the founding researchers who experimented with the effects of drugs on the human psychic, Emil Kraepelin(1856-1926) played a central role in the development of pharmacology...... middle of article......are used to treat hallucinations and delusions that are not alleviated by the use of antipsychotic medications. (The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, 2005) Works CitedBan, T. (2007). Fifty years of chlorpromazine: a historical perspective. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 495-500. Cohen, D. (2002). Research on drug treatment of schizophrenia: A critical appraisal and implications for social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 217-233. Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. (2005, February). Retrieved from Health Harvard edu: http://www.health.harvard.eduToday, P. (May 1, 2014). Psychology today. Retrieved from Psychology Today: www.pscyhologytoday.comUlrich Muller, PC (2005). The origin of pharmacopsychology: the experiments of Emil Kraepelin in Leipzig, Dorpat and Heidelbertg (1882-1892). Springer Sciences and Business , 131-138.