This ideal handbook is a must-have for all nonmedical therapists,clients, and family members seeking to educate themselves about theessentials of psychopharmacology.
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This handbook is the ideal source for therapists, social workers, clergy, andclients seeking to stay current on the essentials of psychopharmacology. Thethird edition of our perennial bestseller, this book discusses a wide variety ofnewly available medications, how they work, how they differ from the oldermedications, and their advantages and disadvantages. In addition to coveringantipsychotic medications, antidepressant medications, mood-stabilizingmedications, and antianxiety and sleeping-aid medications, this new edition alsodiscusses a variety of miscellaneous medications, such as those appropriate fortreatment of PTSD, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and alcohol and substanceabuse. It also helpfully includes up-to-date lists of medications by both genericand brand names, as well as by class and by cost. This thoroughly revised andupdated edition is a must-have for all nonmedical therapists and clients whoneed to understand the latest developments in psychopharmacology.
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