To insist that everyone who has ever had a psychotic episode needs to be medicated on a life-long basis is unwise. I don't think I've heard anyone here say that, but I have heard it before from very educated and influential individuals (professionals even) who do try to push this doctrine upon anyone that will believe it. It is not motivated by the best interests of the individual patient. Every patient is an individual, which CAN NOT be forgotten, ever.

Also, the opposite is automatically true as well, medication is absolutely necessary in many many situations for the good of society. Great topic guys. Keep the good discussion alive.