J is suffering from Schizophreina. From the list below which would be considered the BEST recommended course of treatment to start the client on the Initial stages?

A. Substance abuse treatment
B. Psychoanalysis
C. Pharmacological treatment
D. Insight oriented therapy


C. Pharmacological treatment

Of the choices listed, probably medication would serve as the best initial treatment.

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