> In other words, this is a domain where it is pretty clear that the scientific establishment has bit the big one, and alternative treatments based on things mo

> In other words, this is a domain where it is pretty clear that the scientific establishment has bit the big one, and alternative treatments based on things more like talking therapy (e.g. Soteria houses) and understanding schizophrenics as requiring stability, empathy, etc., rather than chemical tranquilizers, are more likely to be promising. How will you evaluate if these alternate therapies are effective? You'll have to use the scientific method to research whether your alternative methods result in better outcomes for patients. Otherwise its just faith or some other nonsense. Also, you're conflating a current treatment (clozapine) with the scientific method. The scientific method does not dictate that treatments need be pharmaceutical. Just that your treatment efficacy, whether its talking, empathy, Chinese herbs, etc etc, is evaluated via facts that can falsify your treatment hypothesis. Again, science is not a straight line up. It has hiccups, it makes mistakes. But rigorously apply the scientific method (analyse the data of schizophrenia treatment in detail, accept the facts, revise understanding, challenge the current dogma), and eventually you'll come to a better understanding.