In what psychiatric condition is Halloperidol used?

Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and psychosis. It belongs to a class of drugs known as typical antipsychotics or neuroleptics. Haloperidol works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, particularly the D2 receptors, which are involved in the regulation of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By reducing the activity of dopamine, haloperidol can help control psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and agitation.