Depends. Take schizophrenia for example. Schizophrenics are given drugs to dull the mind when they are given psychotherapy, so that it is easier to 'cure' them. Because the mind is dulled, the schizophrenic loses some creative thought and illusions that go with their mental illness. Does this lack of creativity make them dumber?
Do some medication for mental illness makes you dumb ?
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Depends. Take schizophrenia for example. Schizophrenics are given drugs to dull the mind when they are given psychotherapy, so that it is easier to 'cure' them. Because the mind is dulled, the schizophrenic loses some creative thought and illusions that go with their mental illness. Does this lack of creativity make them dumber?
My answer: Yes for 'some' medications.