The essential guide to psychiatric drugs

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The essential guide to psychiatric drugs

Jack M. Gorman

St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Rev. and updated 4th ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]-414) and index

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Contents of Works

  • Who should use this book and how should it be used?
  • Pt. I. Essential information about psychiatric drugs. Be an informed consumer!
  • How do I know if I need a psychiatric drug?
  • Psychotherapy, drugs, or both?
  • How do I get psychiatric drugs?
  • What are side effects?
  • How long should I take a psychiatric drug?
  • Pt. II. Psychiatric drug reference guide. Drugs used to treat depression
  • Drugs used to treat anxiety
  • Drugs used to treat bipolar disorder (manic depression)
  • Drugs used to treat schizophrenia
  • Sleeping pills
  • Drugs used to treat drug abuse
  • Pt. III. Special topics about psychiatric drugs. Treating the violent patient
  • Family, environment, and genetics
  • Weight loss and weight gain
  • Sex and psychiatric drugs
  • Treating the elderly
  • Psychiatric drugs and pregnancy
  • AIDS : dealing with psychiatric problems
  • Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
  • Generic versus brand : what's in a name?
  • Can we trust drug companies?
  • How psychiatric drugs work

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