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Reduced violent behavior following biochemical therapy.

William J Walsh1, Laura B Glab, Mary L Haakenson

  • 1Pfeiffer Treatment Center, 4575 Weaver Parkway, Warrenville, IL 60555, United States. bill.walsh@hriptc.org

Physiology & Behavior
|September 29, 2004
PubMed
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Biochemical therapy effectively reduced violent behavior in patients with diagnosed behavior disorders. A significant majority experienced fewer assaults and destructive episodes after individualized treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Behavior disorders affect a significant population, often linked to biochemical imbalances.
  • Previous experience with 8000 patients informed treatment protocols at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center (PTC).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of biochemical therapy in reducing violent and destructive behaviors.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes for 207 patients diagnosed with behavior disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Patients underwent screening for imbalances like metal-metabolism disorders, methylation abnormalities, and glucose dyscontrol.
  • Treatment protocols were individualized based on assays of 90 biochemical factors and physical examinations.
  • Behavioral changes were measured using a standardized scale before and after a 4-8 month follow-up period.

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Main Results:

  • 76% of patients complied with treatment; 24% discontinued.
  • 92% of compliant assaultive patients reported reduced assaults, with 58% achieving elimination.
  • 88% of compliant destructive patients reported reduced incidents, with 53% achieving elimination.
  • Statistical significance was found for reduced assaults (p<0.001) and destructive incidents (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Individualized biochemical therapy shows strong potential for improving behavior in patients with diagnosed disorders.
  • Biochemical interventions appear to be an effective strategy for managing challenging behaviors.