What is another word for Metrazol Shock Treatment?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛtɹɐzˌɒl ʃˈɒk tɹˈiːtmənt] (IPA) 
Metrazol Shock Treatment, also known as metrazol convulsive therapy, was a controversial medical procedure used in the 1930s and 1940s to treat mental illness. This treatment involved inducing seizures in patients by injecting them with metrazol, a chemical stimulant, in an attempt to alleviate symptoms of depression and schizophrenia. Today, this procedure is rarely used and has been replaced by more modern treatments. Synonyms for Metrazol Shock Treatment include metrazol convulsive therapy, convulsive therapy, seizure therapy, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and shock therapy. While these treatments have different methods and purposes, they all involve inducing seizures or shocks in the patient to alleviate mental health illnesses.
