This new edition of the "Psychotropic Drug Directory" again provides for professional practicing clinicians, a source of rapidly accessible information, advice and references on psychiatric. Along with chapters covering drug treatment options in psychiatric illness; selecting drugs, doses and preparations; psychotropics in problem areas; drug interactions; Drug-induced psychiatric disorders, this edition sees a completely new chapter on the management of side-effects, where the main option is to manage that side-effect, rather than switch drugs. The well-know format of information arranged in a problem-solving manner allows issues to be resolved quickly and easily. Over 5000 references are included for rapid identification of key papers for further research and clarification. The book is entering and embracing a new era in mental health, and offers its readers an insight into the research and development taking place, as well as encouraging the positive, optimal and rational use of medicines to improve the quality of life for people with mental health needs.
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