THE ROLE OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AS CONTRIBUTION TO THE PREVENTION OF FURTHER CRIMES INTEGRATIVE FORENSIC TREATMENT IN SWITZERLAND

Abstract Background In forensic treatment, the legal prognosis is of central importance. The reduction of the risk of recidivism with criminal offenders who suffer from mental illnesses can only be achieved if the patient’ s mental health is improved and stabilized (1). Aims & Method The complex integrative course of treatment of patients suffering from paranoid schizophrenia will be demonstrated by a case study in a specific forensic context. In addition, an example of the inpatient therapeutic measure that a court in Switzerland can order if a perpetrator is classified as mentally ill, the crime or offense is related to it and the perpetrator is considered dangerous, will be presented. Results & Conclusion Treating schizophrenia, psychopharmacology has the most important role (2). An effective dose and the compliance of the patient are also very important factors to achieve the primary goal in the offense - oriented treatment of the schizophrenia. This is to prevent further decompensation and thus avoid possible further crimes. References Schlemper, M., Saceleanu, V. (2021).The Integrative Treatment of Schizophrenia in a Forensic Context, Acta Medica Transilvanica, 26(4), p. 27-29. Fleischhacker, W. (1995). Die pharmakologische Behandlung schizophrener Stö rungen. In: Hinterhuber H, et al, editors. Die Behandlung der Schizophrenien. State oft he Art, Innsbruck: Verlag Integrative Psychiatrie, p. 9-116.